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Kaffir Lily

Clivia Miniata

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Overview

The Kaffir Lily, Clivia miniata, is a shade-loving perennial with thick, strap-like green leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length. In late winter to early spring, it boasts vivid orange-red flowers in clusters atop a 1.5-2-foot stalk. This evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil. Ideal for understory planting, it enhances landscapes with its low-maintenance, lush foliage and striking blossoms. Hardy in zones 9-11.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — is a shade-loving perennial with thick

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — This evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil; the Kaffir Lily yields best, image 116
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — Ideal for understory planting; this evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil, image 117
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — it enhances landscapes with its low-maintenance; forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in width, image 118
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — lush foliage and striking blossoms; the blooms display a vivid range of colors from deep orange to red, image 119
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — shrub for half or shade; the Kaffir Lily yields best results when left undisturbed
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — strap-like green leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length; forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in width, image 86
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — is a shade-loving perennial with thick; this evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained, image 85
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — shrub for half or shade; the Kaffir Lily yields best results when left undisturbed, image 84
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The Kaffir Lily (Clivia miniata); the Kaffir Lily yields best results when left undisturbed, image 120
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — shrub with orange blooms; the blooms display a vivid range of colors from deep orange to red, image 83
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — orange flowers in the garden; forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in width, image 82
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — the Kaffir Lily yields best results when left undisturbed; this evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and, image 81
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — it can be easily maintained indoors during winter months.<br><br>Perfect for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; the, image 80
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — consider its need for protection from direct sunlight and its frost-sensitive nature; the blooms display a vivid, image 79
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — When incorporating Clivia miniata into your garden design; forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in width, image 78
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — red berries.<br><br>This plant prefers well-drained soil and requires minimal feeding; this evergreen is, image 77
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — it may produce attractive; the Kaffir Lily yields best results when left undisturbed, image 76
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — with some varieties offering yellow or cream flowers; the blooms display a vivid range of colors from deep orange to, image 75
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The blooms display a vivid range of colors from deep orange to red; forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in, image 74
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — each measuring about 2 to 3 inches across; this evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers, image 73
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — strap-like green leaves reaching 2-3 feet in length; forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in width, image 114
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — Its dark green leaves are smooth and arch gracefully, reaching up to 2 inches wide and 18 inches in length; the, image 96
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The Kaffir Lily boasts a robust root system; this evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers, image 97
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — fleshy roots that store water; forming a clump that does not exceed 2 feet in width, image 98

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