Dietes, Variegated Cape Iris, Striped Fortnight Lily
Dietesgrandiflora 'Variegata'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dietes (dy-AY-teez)
Species: grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Cultivar: Variegata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting