Aztec Lily (Sprekelia formosissima): Orchid-Like Scarlet Blooms

Aztec Lily (Sprekelia formosissima), also known as Jacobean Lily, produces spectacular, orchid-like, scarlet-red flowers with three upright upper petals and three drooping lower petals — resembling a velvet slipper. Blooming in spring (and often again in fall), it grows from a tender bulb best suited to containers or warm climates. A striking specimen with a rich history in cultivation.

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