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Fortnight lily

Dietes bicolor

Description

The Fortnight lily gets its name from its recurring two week flowering cycle during spring and into summer. This is a narrow-leaved species that grows to 30 in. tall with medium green leaves that quickly grows to form dense clumps in gardens and landscapes. Pale yellow flowers to 2 in. in dia. have broad overlapping petals with a maroon spot at their base.

It is quite robust and should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain suitable size and character.

Plant Type: Perennial
Foliage Character: Evergreen
Habit: Dense, Clumping
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage Color: Medium green
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Season: Summer, Spring, Fall
Soil Adaptations: Well-draining soil, Loam, Clay
Exposure Adaptations: Morning sun, Frost, All day sun, Partial sun
Function: Foundations, Flowering accent plant, Container plant, Borders
Height: 30 in.
Width: 3 ft. – 6 ft.

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