Wild Viooltjie
Lachenalia orchioides
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Description - from Wikipedia
Lachenalia orchioides, the orchid‑like Cape cowslip, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Lachenalia, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Subspecies
The following subspecies are currently accepted:
Lachenalia orchioides subsp. glaucina (Jacq.) G.D.Duncan
Lachenalia orchioides subsp. orchioides
Lachenalia orchioides subsp. parviflora (W.F.Barker) G.D.Duncan
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Species Characteristics
Wildlife supported
Bees
Bees
Tolerances & suitability
Good potplant
Good potplant
Growth features
Easy to grow
Easy to grow
Social features
Attractive
Attractive
Fragrant
Fragrant
Plant types
Bulb
Bulb
Flowering Period
- Blue
- Cream
- Green
- Mauve/Lilac
- Pink
- Purple
- White
- Yellow
Sep
Oct
Nov
Nursery availability
No nursery stock found.