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A. Flowering Characteristics
Depending on the climatic zone, Clivia flowers
in winter to spring and lasts 1-2 months. Plants
are 20-24 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: South Africa
2. Common names: Kaffir Lily, Flame Lily, September
Lily
3. Geophyte organ: Rhizomatous rootstock
4. Hardiness type: Tender II - Injured at temperatures
below 50 degrees F (10C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduce by seed and
offsets and requires a warm (60 to 70F) - cool
(40 to 55F) - warm (60 to 70F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds and rock gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: One year old rhizomatous rootstocks
normally take two years to flower. Plants from
seed normally take at least 3 years to flower.
2. Planting density: 12 inches apart, 1 per sq.
ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of the rhizomatous
rootstocks.
4. Planting time: Fall or spring
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 9 to 10 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: AM only sunlight to 25%
shade.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Alchemilla, ferns, Hosta, Ranunculus repens, Tiarella
wherryi, Vinca minor, Rhododendron spp. (deciduous
and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis, Acer palmatum,
Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.
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