Lachenalia xerophila Seeds- Indigenous Perennial Bulb South African Seeds
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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 nameLachenalia 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 xerophila is a South African endemic species from the Northern Cape Province. It grows to 25 cm tall with one or two leaves with crisped margins. It bears dense many flowered inflorescences of pale blue to white flowers with large dull red swellings. The bid amount is for 1 Seed We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions.
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