Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2667

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Genus en: Kaffir lily

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Iridaceae

Family ja: アヤメ

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Description en: Genus of a single species of virtually evergreen, rhizomatous perennial from damp water-meadows and streambanks in southern Africa. Kaffir lilies are cultivated for their showy, gladiolus-like spikes of open cup-shaped flowers, which are produced from late summer to early winter. They are suitable for growing at the front of a herbaceous or mixed border, at the base of a warm, sunny wall, or in a small courtyard garden. S. coccinea and its cultivars are also effective grown en masse in large containers in a cool greenhouse, where they will flower for long periods during the winter months. Excellent for cut flowers.

Hardiness en: Hardy to -10°C (14°F), although flower spikes will be damaged by frost.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Divide species and cultivars in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42