Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter


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Jacobean lily Overview
The genus Sprekelia contains 2 species of bulbous flowering perennial plants in the Amaryllis family, from Central America. Sprekelia formosissima is commonly cultivated as a houseplant and known by the name Aztec lily. They have tall spikes of solitary, usually red orchid-like flowers above glossy strap-like leaves. In warmer climates, they can be grown outside.
Special features of Jacobean lily
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Jacobean lily
Grown for its showy, red flowers in spring.