Gettysburg Gardens - Velthemia bracteata (yellow flowered)

In its native habitat of the Eastern Cape of Africa, Veltheimia bracteata can be found growing in forests and coastal scrub locations. Its common names Cape Lily and Forest Lily arise from this native habitat. This winter-flowering bulb is actively growing through the winter months, with its flowers blooming in late winter to early spring. After blooming, dieback begins, and the plant will remain dormant for a period of time. New leaves will appear in late summer into fall. Velthemia can grow as an evergreen in locations that remain frost-free and have rainfall throughout the year. In other than its native locations, it is often grown as a houseplant or as a container plant that can be protected from freezing temperatures. Place in a bright location without direct sunlight. Choose a pot that will allow a few years' growth. Pot size: 6.25" round x 7.5" high Gettysburg Gardens grows a wide range of plants with a concentration on plants native to North America, particularly the eastern United States. Our nursery's aim is to find and grow plants less usually seen in commerce, as well as commercial varieties."