Nerine laticoma

Nerine laticoma

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Common Names

Vlei Lily (english)
Vleilelie (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family AMARYLLIDACEAE
Genus Nerine
Species laticoma
SA Plant Number
Basionym Nerine laticoma

Description

Nerine laticoma is a very hardy, deciduous, bulbous plant with a tuft of broad, glossy, strap-shaped leaves and quite a large bulb.

From January to March, each bulb sends up a long, flowering stem that has a rounded head of absolutely beautiful pink flowers that attract pollinating insects. There is also a rare, white-flowered form.

The Vlei Lily makes a wonderful show in the garden when planted in groups. It is also a beautiful plant for rockeries or containers, but they do require deep containers that are well-drained.

These bulbs require well-drained, compost-rich soil in sun or light semi-shade. Water well in summer but keep as dry as possible in winter.

Size: 30 to 35cm

Wildlife

Pollinating Insects:

The beautiful flowers attract pollinating insects.

Uses

Distribution

Limpopo, North West, Free State, Northern Cape


Biome:
Grassland

Natural Habitat:

In sandy soils in dry open scrub and grassland.

 

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