Ixia orientalis
Family: Iridaceae
It grows in winter and summer rainfall areas and blooms in spring. Flowers are light purple.
Sowing instructions: Seed can be sown in autumn in seed trays or pots. It is critical for the survival of the seedlings that the seeds are distributed thinly and good ventilation is maintained to prevent damping-off. Seeds can be treated with a fungicide prior to sowing.
Locality: Albertinia. Harvest: November 2024