Sparaxis Meterlekampiae - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Growing Bags

Sparaxis Meterlekampiae - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Growing BagsSparaxis is a genus in the Iridaceae family that is endemic to South Africa and found mostly in the south western Cape and the western Karoo. They are easy to grow in Mediterranean climates. They have been in cultivation for a number of years and there are many colourful hybrids grown as well.. Sparaxis hybridize easily in the garden. Dark purple flowers are a highlight of this 5 to 7 leaved plant. Sow in Autumn. USDA Zone 8 Season to Sow Autumn

Bushy shrublet with thin branches

It is in flower from Feb to March

An ink is made from the juice of the fruit

with an average diameter of approximately 12

but can also be orange or red

This cultivar is also extremely prolific

The cayenne pepper also known as the Guinea spice

Central America

Firmly at the top of the Killer Category

or sliced chilled and eaten as it is

Similar to other members of the genus

the world's southernmost dicot