Lutea flame lily
Gloriosa superba 'Lutea'
A.M.-R.H.S. 1901
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Lutea' flame lily (Gloriosa superba 'Lutea') 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. Its yellow flowers are a bit smaller than those of the species. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, so give it room in a bed or a large pot.
Pairs well with Agapanthus, Lemongrass, and Vermillionaire cuphea.