Menu
+ Add

Clivia miniata

Kafir Lily, Clivia

Plant photo of: Clivia miniata
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

A clumping evergreen bulb, this Kafir Lily produces luxuriant leaves and stalks of deep orange to red orange flowers in late winter and spring. It tolerates deep shade and, after establishment, drought. The plant requires frost protection. It performs excellent in containers. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.