Description
Lapeirousia plicata (Iridaceae) It has linear to sword shaped flat ribbed leaves with the margins crisped or wavy and pale blue to white small flowers in a basal tuft with large leafy crisped bracts. 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 : Bizansgat. Harvest : November 2022
