Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina (Blue cape hyacinth)
Other names: Lachenalia glaucina, Lachenalia lilacina, Lachenalia orchioides subsp. glaucina, Orchiastrum glaucinum, Lachenalia pallida var. coerulescens
L. orchioides var. glaucina is a bulbous, deciduous perennial with one or two, semi-erect, lance- or strap-shaped mid-green leaves, sometimes spotted brown. Dense spikes of lightly fragrant, tubular to cylindrical, purple to blue flowers in late winter or spring.
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0.1m max. spread |
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0.4m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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