Cyrtanthus Species, Knysna Lily
Cyrtanthusobliquus

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cyrtanthus (ker-TAN-thus)
Species: obliquus (oh-BLIK-wus)

Synonym:Amaryllis pendula

Synonym:Amaryllis umbella

Synonym:Crinum obliquum

Synonym:Cyrtanthus varius

Synonym:Timmia obliqua

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting