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Aristea palustris is a South African endemic species found in the Western Cape Province. It can be found around Bredasdorp and Agulhas Plain. This perennial grows to 1 meter tall with rounded stems and sword-shaped leaves. During summer it bears eye-catching blue flowers. The Cape is well known for its wealth of beautiful bulbs. If you go walking on Lion's Head above Cape Town in early summer one of the most striking sights is Aristea. With its tall spikes of flowers, Aristea belongs to the iris family. It grows wild along the lower mountain slopes of the southwestern Capestrong>
The flowers are formed along the top part of the stem, tightly arranged on little branches forming small bunches of buds. There are a few hundred flowers along each stem. The 6 bright petals of each flower opens wide, creating a flat saucer of about 25mm across with the 3 yellow anthers and sword-shaped stigma in the center. The flowers are pollinated by pollen - collecting bees that are active early in the day. The old flowering stems remain upright for months after flowering and are quite attractive, turning a rich brown colour. Underground, Aristea has a rhizome from which the plants often resprout after fire. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions |