Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily )

Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) with orange flowers and long green leaves on the plant.
Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) with orange flowers standing above long, thin green leaves.

Botanical name: Chasmanthe aethiopica

Common name: Cobra Lily

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

The stem is inclined with the flowering spike held almost horizontally and the flowers curving outwards in a double row along the upper side.Chasmanthe aethiopica thrives in relatively fertile, freely draining soil and will soon spread naturally through division of the corms in favourable situations. Plants are winter-growing and must be kept dry during their summer dormancy. The species does best in milder climates and is not hardy below -5 C.

Similar plants: Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily )


Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) orange tubular flower, close up of narrow arching bloom, green foliage.
Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) orange tubular flower hanging on tall stem above slender green leaves.
Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) with orange tubular flowers among narrow green grass-like plant leaves.
Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) orange flowers stand above dense sword-shaped green foliage.
Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) purple flower buds on thin stems with green sword-like foliage
Chasmanthe aethiopica (Cobra Lily) purple flower buds emerging on slender stalks above narrow green leaves


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