Yellow Fortnight Lily

Yellow African Iris

1 Gallon
$16.90
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Yellow African Iris

Dietes(Moraea) bicolor, African Iris, Fortnight Lily

Drought-tolerant lily with pale yellow flowers all season.

$16.90
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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

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Yellow African Iris is a tough, evergreen perennial valued for its continuous display of cheerful, delicate flowers and its architectural grassy foliage. It forms dense clumps of upright, narrow, sword-shaped leaves. From spring to fall, it regularly produces tall, wiry stems topped with pale yellow, iris-like flowers marked with dark brown spots at their base. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and carefree once established, it is a staple for water-wise landscapes, effective as an accent, mass planting, or informal hedge.

  • Prolific Pale Yellow & Brown Flowers: Blooms repeatedly with delicate, pale yellow flowers adorned with distinctive dark brown blotches.

  • Continuous Long Bloom Season: Flowers appear in flushes from spring through fall, often every two weeks ("fortnightly"), hence its common name.

  • Extremely Drought Tolerant & Tough: Thrives in full sun and poor, dry soils with minimal water once established. Highly deer resistant.

  • Architectural Grassy Foliage: Forms a dense, evergreen clump of upright, strappy leaves that provide year-round structure.

  • Low-Maintenance & Versatile: Requires no deadheading and little care. Ideal for slopes, parking strips, coastal gardens, or as a textural accent.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Narrow, sword-shaped leaves arranged in fan-like clumps. Produces round, waxy six-petaled pale yellow flowers with brown markings at the center, blooming repeatedly from spring through fall.
  • Mature Height: 2-3 ft
  • Mature Width: 2-3 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Long blooming season,Extreme drought tolerance,Deer resistant,Virtually pest-free
  • Landscape Uses:Water-wise borders, Mass plantings,Poolside gardens,Mediterranean landscapes
  • Special Care:Remove spent flower stalks,Divide overcrowded clumps,Tolerates heat and poor soil
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Spring to fall,Foliage: Evergreen
FAQs

Q: Does it need to be cut back?
A: Minimal pruning is needed. Simply remove old, brown flower stems and any dead or damaged leaves at the base to keep the clump tidy. It can be cut back hard (to 6 inches) in late winter to rejuvenate if it becomes overgrown.

Q: Will it spread or become invasive?
A: It spreads slowly by rhizomes to form larger clumps but is not considered invasive. It is easily managed by division every few years if it outgrows its space.

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Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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