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Common name torch lily Family xanthorrhoeaceae Life cycle perennial (Z8-10) Flowers yellow/orange Size 4-6' Light sun Cultural notes ordinary garden soil, not too dry From seed germinate at room temperature detailed seed-starting info below Evergreen perennial from South Africa with typical "red hot poker" type flower spikes, although the coloration on this one appears to be more subtle than some, with soft yellow flowers and coral/orange buds.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: rock garden zone

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2019. Seed from NARGS '18/'19 exchange. Baggy 70F (75%G, 8-19d)
2021. Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (38%G, 9-12d)

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