Cypella herbertii (Goblet Flower)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7-9 20" tall Origin: S. America

Open House/Web-Only! This little-known but easy-to-grow South American bulb has been a trooper in our garden, despite our baking heat and wretched humidity. From April through most of the summer, the 1" wide, short, pleated foliage is overshadowed by the nearly-naked flower stems. The mass of flower stems is topped with ornate, three-petaled, yellow-orange, goblet-shaped flowers (resembling tigridias; for the less horticulturally inclined...patriot hats). Although each flower only lasts a couple of days, a mass of flowers is truly a welcome spot of color, day after day. A sunny, well-drained location will yield best results. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)