This bulbous perennial forms a clump with strap-like mid green leaves that are purple spotted. The erect flower stalk has nodding tube-shaped flowers that are yellow with reddish tips, and appear in a raceme from winter to early spring. It tends to be deciduous in summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Lachenalia aloides is naturally found in the West Cape of South Africa growing on well drained, fertile moist organic rich soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Cape Cowslip is a colourful clumping perennial that is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in perennial borders and used in patio pots or planter boxes and under glass in cold climates. It is also grown in rockeries or a woodland setting and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. ID 1133

Lachenalia(lah-shen-AHL-ee-a) aloides(ă-lô-EE-deez)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family