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Forest Lily
Scientific Name: Veltheimia bracteata Jacq.
Synonym: Veltheimia viridifolia, Veltheimia undulata
Family: Liliaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 13, 16-24 USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Takes only very light frost Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape) in forests and coastal scrub Growth Habits: Bulb, up to 18 inches tall (45 cm), 12 inches spread (30 cm) Propagation: Seeds in the fall, offsets in summer as the foliage is dying down, leaf cuttings

The genus name Veltheimia was chosen to honor the plant lover August Ferdinand Graf von Veltheim (1741-1801).

Blooming Habits:
Pink, red or pale yellow flowers in early spring. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. They are followed by papery capsules that ripen in mid-summer.