Geissorhiza Splendidissima - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Comfrey referring to the African ape

referring to the African ape that consumes the corms of plants in the genus

with only a few species extending into temperate climates

zygomorphic blue/violet flowers winter dark markings spring

is the most widespread of the Adansonia species on the African continent

A trailing perrenial vine with white to yellow flowers in spring to autumn and smooth bright yellow egg-like fruits

Geissorhiza Splendidissima - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Comfrey referring to the African apeGeissorhiza is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the iris family which originate from South Africa. The genus name is derived from the Greek words geisson, meaning "tile", and rhizon, meaning "root". Stunning, deep violet purple flowers growing to 16cm. Flowering in sporing, best planted in autumn. USDA Zone 8 Season to Sow Autumn Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.