Fortnight lily (Dietes iridioides)

Pronunciation:	dee-ATE-ees
Alternative botanical names:	Dietes vegeta, Moraea iridiodes
Alternative common names:	African iris
Family:	Iridaceae
Native to:	South Africa
USDA zones:	9-10
Sunset zones:	8, 9, 12-24
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	sun
Water:	will tolerate dry soil
Height x width:	2' x 1' (clump will spread to larger size)
Flowers in:	Spring to Fall
Colors:	white
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	The fortnight lily blooms year round in the mild coastal southern California climate. Each flower lasts only one day, but is quickly followed by many others. The flowers bloom on about a two week cycle (hence the name fortnight lily). Fortnight lilies are very drought tolerant and make a good container plant.