Boophone disticha Verbena The name translates roughly to

The name translates roughly to central variegated storm queen

starting in mid-February (NC) with a multitude of 15" tall stalks

organic soils

This workshop will include: • Hands-on interaction

but we can now say with confidence that it's a selection of Amsonia orientalis

Boophone disticha Verbena The name translates roughly toBoophone 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