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Forest Lily (Veltheimia bracteata): Winter Blooming Pink Spikes

Overview

Veltheimia bracteata, known as forest lily, sand onion, or winter red hot poker, produces dense spikes of tubular pink flowers in winter to early spring. Its glossy, wavy leaves form a basal rosette.

Taxonomy

Family:	Hyacinthaceae
Genus:	Veltheimia (velt-HIME-ee-uh)
Species:	bracteata (brak-tee-AY-tuh)

Culture

Grow in containers in frost-prone areas; well-drained soil, light shade. Water actively growing, dry in summer dormancy.

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