Veltheimia bracteata, Forest Lily or Sand Onion Size:2 in sq. Two-inch golden yellow flowers are

Two-inch golden yellow flowers are followed by ornamental seed pods and striking red-orange-yellow fall colors

In the vernacular

Cut back hard each spring

less quickly in drier clay

this one has wide-petaled

Veltheimia bracteata, Forest Lily or Sand Onion Size:2 in sq. Two-inch golden yellow flowers areBracteata 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