Sowing months
May–Jul
Sunlight
Part sun
Water
Regular through the rains
Mature size
1.5–3 m, climbing
First harvest
Flowers from month three
Family
Colchicaceae
Where it grows
Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
Good for
Flowers & beauty, Herbs & healing
Sow in
Monsoon
Care
Every part is toxic; plant the tuber where nobody will dig it up.
Flame-red reflexed petals on a climbing lily — the state flower of Tamil Nadu.
Growing it
Every part is toxic; plant the tuber where nobody will dig it up.
What it is for
Cut flower and seed crop; a spectacular monsoon climber.