Also known as Fortnight Lily · 10 saves
Dietes
Dietes, the genus most gardeners know as fortnight lily. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Dietes varieties
Species of Dietes
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Dietes in Sow
Save the Dietes you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Dietes questions
How many types of Dietes are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Dietes varieties. The most popular — ranked by 10 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Dietes grow in?
Across its varieties, Dietes covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Dietes bloom?
Most Dietes varieties bloom in spring to fall, late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Dietes should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.