Lachenalia reflexa
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Description
This small 10cm tall plant is found in seasonally wet lowlands in the lowlands and is adapted to being dormant is in the dry season. It grows and produces small erect flowers and seeds quickly. It propagates profusely and well through seed and re-sprouts from roots making it an aggressive weed in Australia but in South Africa it is vulnerable because it grows in a only a few locations and on the decline.Propagation instructions - seeds
Easy to propagate in sandy well-drained soil in light shade or sun by leaf cutting, planting bulbs or sowing fresh seeds in mid autumn. Do not water bulbs and store them away for the summer period.
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Scientific name
Lachenalia reflexa
Common name(s)
Yellow soldier