Babiana ecklonii (100 seeds)

Babiana ecklonii (100 seeds)

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: Split-male Bobbejaantjie

It  has lance-shaped hairy leaves and blue to violet flowers with a large white to pale yellow blotch on the two lower lateral segments. It has an elongated perianth tube and the stem can be sheathed by the bases of the erect leaves. Plants grow to 10-30 cm high.

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: Ex Hort. Harvest: March 2025