Aristea Spiralis - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds

Aristea is a genus of perennial, herbaceous and rhizomatous species of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae). The genus include 56 species which are distributed in tropical and southern Africa, as well as Madagascar. The genus name is derived from the Greek word arista, meaning "awn".

Flowering spring through summer this attractive bulbous plant bears large white to pale blue attractive flowers. Grows up to 50cm and flowers spring through summer.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Spring

Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.