Boophone disticha Monarda Just like other rohdea

Just like other rohdea

each highlighted by a yellow cup

The clumps are topped with 2' stalks of medium lavender flowers in late spring

Hosta 'Caesar Salad' weathers brutal summers in great shape

Boophone disticha Monarda Just like other rohdeaBoophone disticha is a fascinating member of the Amaryllis family, found in sunny grasslands throughout Africa. We were fortunate to see these in person atop rocky cliffs during our 2005 expedition to South Africa, and are finally able to have a few to share that we grew from seed. The unusual Latin genus name, Boophone means ox killer, alluding to it's use as a livestock toxin. Boophone disticha forms a thick woody subterranean caudex, from which