Veltheimia is a genus in the Hyacinthaceae family with two species that are native to South Africa.

Grows to 40cm a winter growing plant with undulating leaves in a rosette, raceme of pendulous cylindrical yellow flowers flowering in spring.

USDA Zone – 8

Season to Sow – Autumn

Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.