Geissorhiza monanthos (lewisiae)

Geissorhiza monanthos (lewisiae)

Family: Iridaceae

It grows on granite outcrops, limestone pavements and calcrete soils. Blue flowers.

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: Vredenburg. Harvest: December 2023