gloriosa lily
Gloriosa carsonii
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Gloriosa lily (Gloriosa carsonii) is a bulb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The flowers are light purple with yellow toward the center. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Blooms come in spring, summer, and autumn on plants about 35 to 47 inches tall.
Pairs well with Bishop of Llandaff dahlia, Lemongrass, and Oleander.
Native range
C Africa.