AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 1.5m x 0.4m
FLOWERING TIME:   J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME:   J F M A M J J A S O N D
An attractive deciduous or evergreen perennial bulbous groundcover. The leaves sprout from the base and are arranged in a fan-like formation. They are often arching and grooved. It bears a compact cluster of dark blue drooping tubular flowers. The flowers are borne on erect stalks that are up to 2m tall.
ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS:Attracts insects.
NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION:
Forest margin, grasslands and mountains.
MAINTENANCE:
Low maintenance.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Water moderately in growing season.
GARDEN THEMES:
Bushveld, country, formal, grassland, woodland
LANDSCAPING USES:
Used extensively for mass planting or a mixed border.
They die down in winter but are stunning when they flower. One planted do not disturb as the swathe gets bigger each year.
Ian