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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 9–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The Kaffir Lily (Clivia miniata); the Kaffir Lily yields best results when left undisturbed

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — The Kaffir Lily boasts a robust root system; this evergreen is drought-tolerant once established and prefers, image 69
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 58
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 103
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