Rosealba forest lily

Veltheimia bracteata 'Rosealba'

BulbAsparagaceae

AM-RHS 1958, AM-RHS 1962, AM-KAVB 1958

Rosealba forest lily
Drought tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones9 to 10
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Clumping
Bloom season
Spring, winter
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerPollinator gardenRock gardenShade gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBirds

Notes

'Rosealba' forest lily (Veltheimia bracteata 'Rosealba') is a bulb for borders, containers, and shade gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. The flowers are white with a pinkish shade. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, and it forms a clump.

Pairs well with Evergold sedge, Blue star fern, and Phlox.

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