Boophone disticha Verbena The name translates roughly to

The name translates roughly to central variegated storm queen

The 6' tall x 7' wide specimen is laden with slightly pendulous 10" flower panicles of mauvy lavender

Rain lilies can be grown in pots where they are not winter hardy

organic soils

As temperatures rise

Boophone disticha Verbena The name translates roughly toBoophone disticha is a fascinating member of the Amaryllis family, found in sunny grasslands throughout Africa. We were fortunate to see these in person atop rocky cliffs during our 2005 expedition to South Africa, and are finally able to have a few to share that we grew from seed. The unusual Latin genus name, Boophone means ox killer, alluding to it's use as a livestock toxin. Boophone disticha forms a thick woody subterranean caudex, from which