Veltheimia bracteata, Forest Lily or Sand Onion Size:2 in sq. They're lovely as tart preserves

They're lovely as tart preserves

and clay tolerant

Deadhead if you like to prevent self-seeding

Native to the Caucasus mountains

sloping meadow

Veltheimia bracteata, Forest Lily or Sand Onion Size:2 in sq. They're lovely as tart preservesBracteata is one of only two species in the genus, Veltheimia, coming from forests and coastal scrub of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Showy, green spotted, dusky pink tubular flowers in winter to early spring are arranged on a thick spike much as red hot pokers (Kniphofia). Leaves, though, are broad, glossy, and wavy edged, forming large, lush looking basal rosettes. Rich soil preferred. For detailed culture directions, visit the Missouri