Leaves are linear to 2 feet long and 1 inch wide. Has a V shape. Green to gray green in color, strongly keeled and margins often rough. Foliage looks a little like Liriope. Blooms extend up from base of plant 2 feet or more.
Flowers are scarlet becoming yellow with age.
Flowers are Aloe-like. Flowers are always above clump of foliage. Bloom time is spring through summer. Prefers full sun to half shade. Heat and drought tolerant but may go drought deciduous.