Lachenalia Rubida - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Sprouting Seeds Greenish grey to whitish grey

Greenish grey to whitish grey colour and smoothness is evident on the young stems

Bauhinia flowers are usually in magenta

flowers in Spring

biennis were at one time used to ease bruises and speed wound healing

rainy winters

Lachenalia Rubida - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Sprouting Seeds Greenish grey to whitish greyLachenalia is a genus of bulbs in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, which are usually found in Namibia and South Africa. Most of these plants have a dormancy period, and the new roots of these plants will always grow every year. Lachenalia is named after the Swiss botanist Werner de Lachenal. Growing to 25cm, it often flowers before the leaves appear. Pendulous pink to ruby red flowers dominate this attractive plant. USDA Zone 8 Season