Ixia scillaris

Ixia scillaris 

Family: Iridaceae

Plants 25-50cm high. Often with one to three short branchlets. Leaves sword-shaped – the margins sometimes undulate. Flowers pale or deep pink – 7-20 per spike.

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: Citrusdal. Harvest: February 2025