Cyrtanthus elatus

Cyrtanthus elatus (many previous synonyms including

Vallota speciosa), the Scarborough lily, is a bulbous
owering plant which originates from the Cape Province
of South Africa.[1] Other common names are re lily or
George lily.
Cultivated varieties of the Scarborough lily have owers
which may be bright red, orange, yellow, or occasionally
pink or white. The stems can grow to a height of up to 2
feet. They are relatively easy to grow, and can be grown
in pots. They require either full sun or slight shade. They
ower in late summer or early fall.

References

[1] World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, The Board of

Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved
2011-10-18, search for Cyrtanthus elatus

External links
The Encyclopedia of Houseplants
information from NCSU

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