poor knights lily
Xeronema callistemon
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall6 to 13 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
Notes
Poor knights lily (Xeronema callistemon) is a perennial for containers, borders, and bold accents. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It bears red flowers in late spring. Plan for a wide clump, since it spreads from 72 to 156 inches.
Pairs well with Snake plant, Blue daisy, and Cape leadwort.
Native range
New Zealand.