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Fortnight Lily, African Iris
Scientific Name: Dietes vegeta (L.) N.E. Br.
Synonym: Dietes iridioides, Moraea iridioides, Moraea vegeta
Family: Iridaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8,9,11-24 USDA: 8b-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade (light shade is definitely better in the hot desert) Origin: Eastern Africa, Malawi,Tanzania Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial to 4 feet high (1.2 m) Watering Needs: Moderate to regular water, blooms more regularly with regular water Propagation: Clump division in spring, seeds in spring or fall.

Blooming Habits:
The 3-inch wide (7 cm) flowers are short lived, but are numerous. They come in group at approximately 2 week intervals in spring and summer. Don't cut off the long flower stems, since they will grow more flowers.

Propagation:
Divide clumps in the fall, or in winter. Self seed easily.