Babiana patersoniae – light purple (100 seeds)
Family: Iridaceae
Common name: Moth Bobbejaantjie
It grows up to 12cm and the fragrant flowers are white to purple.
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: April 2025