Lapeirousia plicata

Lapeirousia plicata

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: Pleated Kabong.

It has linear to sword shaped flat ribbed leaves with the margins crisped or wavy and pale blue to white small flowers in a basal tuft with large leafy crisped bracts.

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: Bizansgat. Harvest: November 2023