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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Sprekelia formosissima
Aztec Lily
Item #: 5279
Zones: 7b to 10b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 12" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
The Aztec lily is one of those plants that is so spectacular and reliable, we can't imagine gardening without it. What appears to be a tender woodland plant is, in fact, native to rock outcrops in the Mexican mountains. For us, Sprekelia formosissima has performed best in our dry rock scree in full baking sun. For those in the Deep South, some afternoon shade is best. Sprekelia formosissima bulbs multiply nicely to make a clump of narrow green leaves which burst into flower in early April and continue through May. After a summer rest, sprekelia usually reflower in the fall. The 6" brilliant red flowers most closely resemble a delicate hippeastrum...truly stunning!
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Other Attributes
Genus: Sprekelia
Flower Color: Red
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Cut Flower Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , North American Native Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants