Aristea africana (100 seeds)

Aristea africana (100 seeds)

Rhizomatous geophyte up to 15cm with flattened slender stems, usually much branched. Leaves linear 1.5-4mm wide. Flowers bright blue, solitary at end of each branch; style has 3 fringed stigma lobes; spathes translucent deeply fringed; curled, dark keels.

Sowing instructions: 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: Napier. Harvest: September 2024