Sparaxis Villosa - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Parsnip containing volatile oils that repel

containing volatile oils that repel flies and fleas

Aloe vaombe (Malagasy Tree Aloe) – Beautiful large unbranched succulent to 12 feet tall or more with large solitary rosettes up to 5 feet across of recurved long smooth green leaves that have whitish teeth

The stalks are not jointed and stay on the plant when the fruit is picked

a wine is made from the berries

Oblong terminal spikes of lilac-pink flowers appear all summer

Sparaxis Villosa - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Parsnip containing volatile oils that repelSparaxis 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