Kalahari Botswana
Ammocharis coranica ‘ dark maroon flower’
Amaryllidaceae
A beautiful form of Ammocharis coranica from Botswana’s kalahari, the deepest maroon red colour makes you look twice, then a 3rd time. The bulb is used traditionally where it is ground to a paste and used to waterproof pots. Also used to treat ailments caused by witchcraft.
Common name:Corana lily ,Growing season: Summer, Locality info: Kalahari Botswana, Flowering time:Sept-Dec , Growing conditions:Full sun