Colchicum striatum (Androcymbium striatum) (100 seeds)

Colchicum striatum (Androcymbium striatum) (100 seeds)

Family: Cochicaceae

Common names: African crocus, Little men in a boat, Pyjama flower

Perennial bulb, growing annual stems up to 15 cm. Leaves 2-3, linear, 9-32 cm long, long pointed at the apex. The small, tubular flowers are surrounded by usually 4 large boat-shaped bracts which are white with green veins.

Sowing instructions: Seed is sown in spring, 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: Bloemfontein. Harvest: September 2024