Cyrtanthus breviflorus is a very hardy, evergreen, bulbous plant has bright-green, strap-shaped leaves.
The scented, trumpet-shaped, bright-yellow flowers are carried on long stalks throughout the year, making this a particularly appealing plant. It attracts insects to the garden when in flower.
A versatile garden subject that can be planted in marshy areas, or as a border, or as an element of a grassland garden, or in containers. It was formerly commonly encountered in Midrand grassland, but is now a rarity.
It grows well in sun or semi-shade.
Size: 10 to 30cm