Chasmanthe Aethiopica - Indigenous South African Bulb - 5 Seeds Container Strawberry India and the Himalayas

India and the Himalayas

and to the Canary Islands and Macaronesia

and is said to serve as an onion substitute

Height: 200cm

Chasmanthe Aethiopica - Indigenous South African Bulb - 5 Seeds Container Strawberry India and the HimalayasChasmanthe is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family which originate from South Africa. In their native habitat the flowers are pollinated by sunbirds. The genus name is derived from the Greek words chasme, meaning "gaping", and anthos, meaning "flower". Growing up to 60cm and with broad leaves this bulb produces attractive scarlet to orange flowers. Best planted in autumn for late winter through early summer blooming. USDA Zone 8 Season to