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Winter–Spring
Cape Cowslip
Lachenalia aloides
Family: Asparagaceae
Citrus & Brightsweetfresh
SeasonWinter–Spring
OriginSouth Africa
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Citrus & Bright · Winter–Spring bloomer
Cape cowslip produces vivid spikes of tubular flowers in yellow, orange, and red from winter to spring, some of the most vibrantly coloured of all bulbous plants, treasured since their Victorian introduction.
Symbolism & Meaning
sunshine, energy, warmth
In the Victorian language of flowers, cape cowslip means “Cape jewels”.
Habitat & Environment
South Africa
Cape Cowslip is native to South Africa.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameLachenalia aloides
- FamilyAsparagaceae
- Native ToSouth Africa
- Bloom SeasonWinter–Spring
- LifespanPerennial
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