Lachenalia Rubida - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Growing Mediums non-splitting and curved to twisted

non-splitting and curved to twisted pod

This varietal is a South African strain

imposing Cabbage Tree that thrives in hot dry areas

The fruit is a dark purple to black berry 35 mm diameter

They can be used raw or cooked to decorate salads

Lachenalia Rubida - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Growing Mediums non-splitting and curved to twistedLachenalia 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