Sparaxis Grandiflora ssp. Acutiloba - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Spinach

Sparaxis Grandiflora ssp. Acutiloba - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds SpinachSparaxis 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. With bright yellow long lasting flowers this plant that grows to 25cm is best sown in autumn. USDA Zone 8 Season to

flowers pink / yellow

It is a favourite in French cuisine

A tufted dwarf succulent with yellow flowers

called "drumsticks"

The young flower buds can be eaten and have a similar appearance and taste to asparagus

Its powerful lemony flavour can be tamed easily by blending it with other milder ingredients

E Grusonii

it has up to 20 poisonous

aurantiifolia is a shrubby tree

These plants are found in low lying areas from the Eastern Cape of South Africa to east Africa

containing several dark brown to black seeds 5–8 mm diameter

then move through yellow and orange