Dietes vegeta, Dietes iridioides, Moraea iridioides
Fortnight Lily, African Iris, Wild Iris

An evergreen perennial that forms neat clumps of flat, sword-shaped leaves. Stiff stalks carry iris-like flowers with pale violet inner petals and white outer petals spotted in white. Valued for a long bloom period from spring to fall.

USDA zones: 8 - 10
Sunset zones: 8, 9, 12 - 24, H1, H2
Mature size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun or partial shade
Water needs: moderate to regular water