Wurmbea marginata (100 seeds)

Wurmbea marginata (100 seeds)

Family: Colchicaceae

Common names: Spider lily (Eng.), Swartkoppie (Afr.)

It is a cormous (corm = a tuberous bulb-like rootstock) geophyte that grows up to 220 mm tall. The dark green leaves are long, narrow and slightly curved. The flowers are dark red to purple with darker margins and striking bright yellow anthers. The flowers are star-shaped and the perianth tube is up to 3 mm long.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in autumn in a well drained medium.

Locality: Napier. Harvest: November 2024