Aristea woodii

Aristea woodii. It reaches a height of  20-70 cm. high. Leaves are basal and  linear.  Blue flower-clusters 3-8, are spread along the inflorescence. Sowing : 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: Clarens. Harvest: December 2022