Sparaxis Villosa - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Olea The striking deep green leaves

The striking deep green leaves with pink veins are a beautiful addition to any garden

The seeds can be boiled and eaten

thus producing multiple heads of leaves

with the lower altitudes mainly in the northern part of the range

Asparagus is a long lasting perennial plant

Sparaxis Villosa - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Olea The striking deep green leavesSparaxis 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. Fragrant yellow, white and mauve flowers dominate this lovely varietal. Growing up to 35cm, sow in autumn. USDA Zone 8