Clivia miniata
Kafir Lily, Clivia
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 well in containers.
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
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.