Description
Bobartia filiformis. Dainty rhizomatous geophyte up to 50cm. Leaves subterete to linear. Flowers yellow and enclosed by green spathes; clusters of flowers, one to few, at the branch tips. Sowing : Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand : 2 parts compost : 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded. Locality: Betties Bay. Harvest: September 2020
