How to Grow and Care for Flame lilies

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba) is a climbing flowering plant also known as the tiger claw, fire lily, and creeping lily. Flame lily attracts sunbirds and butterflies. This plant is extremely toxic when ingested.

Butter lily is a captivating climber, adorned with flamboyant, wavy-edged flowers, usually in vibrant shades of yellow and red. Its tendril-tipped leaves enable agile ascent up supporting structures, an adaptation tailor-made for thriving in dense habitats. The tuberous roots of butter lily are both a survival cache and a propagation vault, ensuring resilience in the variable climates of its native terrains.

Flame lily 'Greenii' is a striking climbing plant known for its vividly green, lance-shaped leaves and dramatic flowers. The flowers showcase unique recurved petals that transition from deep green at the base to a vibrant contrast of colors at the edges. This climber thrives in warm, well-drained environments, where its tendrils grasp support, allowing it to reach sunlight efficiently.