How to Grow and Care for Natal lilies

The bush lily is a flowering green plant that grows best in woodland environments. It is native to South Africa. It gives off a fragrant scent, but is toxic and poisonous if eaten. In the wild, bush lily plants tend to grow together in clumps.

Bush lily was a popular flower before the rise of its rival sister, Clivia miniata. The first person to cultivate the once-coveted flower was the Duchess of Northumberland, Lady Clive, of the United Kingdom. The entire genus of Clivia, was named after her.

Bush lily 'Aurea' are evergreen plants that produce clusters of bright yellow flowers in late winter or early spring. They are native to South Africa and can grow up to 18 inches tall. The plant also contains poisonous alkaloids that can cause dermatitis and gastrointestinal distress if ingested.

Stem clivia is a perennial flowering plant notable for its long, arching leaves and tall stems that support clusters of pendulous, tubular flowers, typically in shades of orange or red. These blossoms emerge in late winter to spring, adding vibrant color to shaded woodland areas where this plant thrives. A lack of a visible stem and its preference for dappled light reflect stem clivia's adaptation to understory growth.

Major garden's clivia boasts trumpet-shaped flowers with a warm, brick-red hue, accented by a yellow throat. Its strap-like green leaves arc gracefully, gathering in dense clumps that suggest its preference for shady understory environments. This evergreen perennial uses these shady conditions to its advantage, requiring less direct sunlight than many of its kin. Its hardy nature and bright blossoms make it a prized specimen in woodland gardens.