Aristea bakeri (macrocarpa/ confusa)

Aristea bakeri (macrocarpa/ confusa)

Family: Iridaceae

No-one can miss it when the the flowers are open. Standing proud of the fynbos, they produce tall spikes of large deep blue flowers.

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: Stanford. Harvest: September 2024