Nicipe juncifolia (Ornithogalum juncifolium)

Nicipe juncifolia

Family: Hyacinthaceae

Common names: Grass-leaved Chincherinchee

It is a hardy, evergreen, bulbous plant that has slender, grass-like bright-green leaves. It bears masses of flower spikes with small, white, star-like florets from September to March that are a sight to behold.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in a well drained medium.

Locality: Oudtshoorn. Harvest: March 2025