Description
Lapeirousia pyramidalis (Iridaceae) It has cream to bluish or dark purple to magenta long tubed flowers in a short dense spike and linear ribbed leaves. Lapeirousia pyramidalis forms a pyramid shape in bud with tightly packed blue green bracts. The narrow leaves are ribbed and horizontal on the ground. 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 : Gemsbokkop. Harvest : November 2022
