Description
Astridia herrei (Mesembryanthemaceae). Native to South Africa. A perennial succulent shrub that can grow up till 60cm high. The leaves are cylindrical to boat shaped in section, smooth, green with pink tips when young becoming completely grey when older. Some leaves has sharp tips. The flowers are pink to deep red with the base of the petals becoming white with ageing. Sowing : Sow seeds in autumn. Locality : Wondergat. Date of harvest : October 2013
