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 ...
Q: I have a large African iris with many brown leaves. The soil is too hard to dig and divide. Can I cut it all the way back? — M.M., Clear Lake A: Yes, you can cut the old/brown foliage back. I also ...