Eliokarmos dubius orange (Ornithogalum dubium)

Eliokarmos dubius orange. This bulbous plant grows 100-500 mm tall. It has 3-8 linear leaves which can be erect or spreading. The leaf margins are minutely hairy. The flowers are yellow to orange and rarely white, often with a brown or green center. Sowing : Sow seeds in autumn in a well-draining medium. Spread seeds thinly to prevent damping-off. Cover with a thin layer of river sand. Keep moist. Seed will germinate about 2 weeks after sowing. Locality: Lambertsbay. Harvest: December 2023