Babiana vanzijliae (100 seeds)

Babiana vanzijliae (100 seeds)

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: Yellow Bentflower Bobbejaantjie

Flowers are yellow to pale blue-mauve with the lower lateral tepals with whitish median blotches. This species grows from 4 to 12 cm tall.

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: Nieuwoudville. Harvest: January 2025