Codonorhiza corymbosa (Lapeirousia corymbosa)

Codonorhiza corymbosa (Lapeirousia corymbosa)

Family: Iridaceae

It grows to a height of 50-150 mm. The stems are flattened and have distinct, leaf-like bracts with crisped margins. The flowers are pale to deep blue with a white central star and are borne on a much-branched stalk in a flat-topped cluster.

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: Somerset West. Harvest: May 2024