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Gymea Lily, Spear Lily

Gymea Lily, Spear Lily
Photo: Macbird Floraprint
Alternative Plant
Gymea Lily, Spear Lily
Doryanthes excelsa
 

with rosettes of large swordshaped 1 to 2 m long mid-green leaves. In spring and summer they have spectacular large, compact heads of nectar-filled, blood-red flowers atop tall, thick stems to 5 m high. A very hardy garden plant for most climates. Grows best in full-sun to partshade. The flowers and leaves are both highly sought after for flower arranging.

 

 
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