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Cyrtanthus breviflorus--bright yellow

Common Name:
Yellow fire lily
Plant Type:
Bulbous perennial
Family:
Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Geographic Origin:
South and Southern Africa
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
1 foot high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Yellow
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 25-30 degrees F.

Bright yellow tubular flowers with flared tips are held on 8-12 inch stems over bright green grassy leaves in summer and fall on this easy bulbous perennial. Moderate water will encourage a very long season of bloom.