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. Use as an accent when mixed with other plantings. Several varieties available.