Lapeirousia montana
Family: Iridaceae
Common names: Snow Kabong
The leaves are linear, straight or curvy and the flowers are pale blue to whitish and fragrant.
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: Komsberg. Harvest: October 2024