Tritonia squalida

Tritonia squalida

Family: Iridaceae

It is native to the South Africa. The flowers are pink or mauvish pink to almost white flowers with deeper pink veins.

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: Riversdale. Harvest: October 2024