5 Lachenalia rubida Seeds - Indigenous Perennial Bulbous Plant Seeds For Sale in South Africa

Lachenalia rubida Seeds

South African Indigenous Flowering Perennial Bulb

Lachenalia, which belongs to the Hyacinthaceae family, is a genus of bulbous plants from southern Africa. The genus consists of nearly 130 species, most of which are quite short in stature with only a few exceeding 15cm. Many have large, eye-catching and ornamental flowers in an assortment of colours ranging from sea-green or blue to rich red and clear bright pink, often accompanied by attractively marked leaves. A handful of species are found in Namibia, but most are South African endemics with the greatest diversity found in the Western Cape. The genus name Lachenalia commemorates the Swiss botanist Prof. Werner de Lachenal (1739-1800) who was stationed at the University of Basel during the late 18th century. Propagation from seed is easy and straightforward and they are well suited to rockeries and being grown in pots. Lachenalia rubida is usually the first Lachenalia to bloom each year after it starts raining in autumn. It has green or spotted leaves and plain or spotted pink or red flowers and grows on sandy flats and slopes. The species is well worth including in any collection and is relatively easy to cultivate.