Scientific Name
Schizostylis coccinea
Common Name
Kaffir lily

Characteristics

Season
early fall
Height
24-36 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9
Flower Color
scarlet, pink, salmon, white
Soil
permanently moist soil
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
division in spring, seed
North Carolina Regions
Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
In the wild Kaffir lily is found in wet areas and beside streams, thus it will tolerate poorly drained soils. Makes an excellent, unusual, long lasting cut flower. In the perennial border Kaffir lily adds an exciting touch in October, and looks good combined with yellow goldenrods and blue asters.
Origin
South Africa

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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