Lachenalia Longibracteata - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Mint An excellent specimen for bonsai

An excellent specimen for bonsai enthusiasts

Large 2” flowers with overlapping petals in an attractive purple-blue with a dark centre aren’t likely to fade in high light

Growing to 5m

sow in autumn to early winter for spring to early summer blooming

Medicinally can be used in tea for indigestion

Lachenalia Longibracteata - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Mint An excellent specimen for bonsaiLachenalia 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 (1736 1800) Pale Blue flowers with cream inner segments and 1 or 2 spotted leaves. Grows to 20cm and is best planted in autumn for winter to spring