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Fortnight Lily at Garden Center of Las Cruces

Flowering Plants

Fortnight Lily

Dietes bicolor

$42.00

In Stock — 35 available

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Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Mature Height
2–3 ft
Mature Width
2–3 ft
Bloom Season
Spring to Fall
Flower Color
Pale Yellow with Orange/Purple Markings
Growth Rate
Moderate
Cold Hardiness
Hardy to 20°F
Pollinator Friendly
No
Las Cruces Suitability
Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Fortnight Lily adapts well to the Las Cruces environment, offering a graceful, iris-like appearance and long-lasting blooms. It's relatively low maintenance and adds a touch of elegance.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

  • Front Yards
  • Containers
  • Accents
  • Xeriscape
  • Full Sun
  • Moderate Water
  • 2–3 ft

Fortnight Lily is a tough, clump forming perennial valued for its upright, grass like foliage and soft yellow iris like flowers accented with brown and lavender markings. Despite its delicate appearance, it is extremely durable and performs reliably in warm climates. It is an excellent low maintenance choice for borders, mass plantings, and accent areas in Southwestern landscapes.

 

Highlights:
• Soft yellow iris like flowers with decorative markings
• Long blooming season with flowers appearing in repeated cycles
• Evergreen foliage provides year round structure
• Excellent for borders, mass plantings, and low water landscapes
• Heat tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of conditions

 

Bloom: Spring through fall, often in recurring flushes
Flower: Pale yellow with brown and lavender markings
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low to moderate
Hardiness: Zones 8 to 11

 

 

Learn More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietes_bicolor

USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

 

Local Delivery Included!

 

Nursery container sizes are industry standards. Plant height and fullness vary by species and season.

Pickup — Free

Ready at our Las Cruces yard. We'll help load.

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Fortnight Lily

$42.00