Dietes bicolor
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; avoid reflected heat and intense western exposure.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between waterings. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and less in winter.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; tolerates sandy or clay soils provided drainage is adequate.
Mature size: 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide; flower stalks may rise above the foliage.
Bloom: Repeated flushes from spring through fall, strongest in spring and early summer; extreme heat may reduce flowering.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; hard freezes can brown or damage foliage.
Growth rate: Moderate.