Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus


Common name(s): dobo lily


Description: perennial; a clump-forming bulb from South Africa that sends up multiple stalks of long-blooming, tubular orange flowers in spring and sporadically throughout summer. Excellent drainage is a must to prevent bulbs from rotting away in severe winters.


Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 1 ft.


Position: full sun and well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below