The African iris (Dietes iridioides), also known as "fortnight lily,” is a whimsical evergreen perennial that is native to southern Africa and naturally thrives in warmer climates. Its foliage grows ...

Dietes is a genus of plants that is grasslike, evergreen and rhizomatimatious. It is used commonly in areas from Nacogdoches and southward. It remains green throughout the year, unless it is burnt to ...

Here in Zone 8b, we’re lucky that we can grow so many kinds of irises that bloom over much of the year. Bearded irises are spring bloomers and have been hybridized to create many beautiful cultivars.

This flower is a showstopper in any garden. Margot Kiesskalt/Getty Images The African iris (Dietes iridioides), also known as "fortnight lily,” is a whimsical evergreen perennial that is native to ...