The Story
One of the boldest and brightest of this South African genus, but wouldn't you know, not the hardiest. Gray- green leaves from 12-18", with spikes of large, warm orange flowers, at any time, but particularly late summer and autumn. Fairly rapidly clumping to 18" or more, has been evergreen for us most years in the garden, but temperatures in the low to mid-20's will "deciduify" it quickly, and we consider it hardy to only a bit below, 20F. Superb in containers. Bright light and occasional summer monsoons for best performance. USDA zone 9.
FIRE LILY
Amaryllidaceae
Description
One of the boldest and brightest of this South African genus, but wouldn't you know, not the hardiest. Gray- green leaves from 12-18", with spikes of large, warm orange flowers, at any time, but particularly late summer and autumn. Fairly rapidly clumping to 18" or more, has been evergreen for us most years in the garden, but temperatures in the low to mid-20's will "deciduify" it quickly, and we consider it hardy to only a bit below, 20F. Superb in containers. Bright light and occasional summer monsoons for best performance. USDA zone 9.
FIRE LILY
Amaryllidaceae
