Posted by admin | Posted in Flowers and plants database | Posted on 12-11-2006
Tags: african Lily, African Lily growing
Family: Alliaceae
Range: S. Africa – Cape Peninsula to Swellendam.
Habitat: Rocky sandstone slopes, usually in montane regions
Upper slopes of Table mountain and the southern mountains.
African Lily
General caracteristics:
It is hardy to zone 9 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.
The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
African Lily cultivation details: