Clivia, Bush Lily, Fire Lily, Natal Lily, Kaffir Lily, September Lily
Cliviaminiata 'French Hybrid'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Clivia (KLY-vee-uh)
Species: miniata (min-ee-AH-tuh)
Cultivar: French Hybrid

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry