This genus comprises clump-forming perennials belonging to the iris family and is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The plants develop from corms and feature a cluster of narrow, lanceolate leaves. The erect flowering stems bear tubular blossoms that are organized in two distinct vertical rows.

Chasmanthe

Chasmanthe aethiopica is a perennial plant that forms clumps and features upright, lance-shaped leaves in a pale green hue. From late spring to early summer, it produces vibrant orange-red flower spikes. The tubular blossoms are arranged on one side of the spike, all facing the same direction.

Chasmanthe aethiopica

Chasmanthe bicolor

Chasmanthe floribunda

Chasmanthe floribunda 'Saturnus' is a clump-forming perennial characterized by its vibrant green, upright, lanceolate foliage. In summer, it produces dark purple flower spikes that bear tubular flowers in a vivid orangey-red hue, featuring yellow throats.

Chasmanthe floribunda 'Saturnus'

Chasmanthe floribunda 'Venus'

Chasmanthe floribunda var. duckittii

Chasmanthe floribunda var. duckittii 'Golden Wave'

Chasmanthe floribunda var. floribunda is a perennial that develops into a clump, characterized by its upright, lanceolate leaves that are a vivid green. During the summer, the flower spikes emerge, displaying dark purple stems adorned with upright, tubular flowers in shades of orangey-yellow.