Forest Lily
Scientific Name: Veltheimia bracteata Jacq.
Synonym: Veltheimia undulata, Veltheimia viridifolia
Family: Hyacinthaceae
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)
Flowers: Pink flowers
Watering Needs: Regular water
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.
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