Veltheimia Species, Sand Lily, Sandlelie

Veltheimiacapensis

Genus
Veltheimia (velt-HIME-ee-uh)
Species
capensis (ka-PEN-sis)
Synonym
Aletris capensis
Veltheimia deasii
Veltheimia glauca
Veltheimia intermedia
Veltheimia undulata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fullerton, California

Mission Viejo, California

Newport Beach, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Yorba Linda, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

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