Bobartia indica (Iridaceae)

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Bobartia indica
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The Bobartia indica plant species is found in S. Africa It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. spathacea

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Latin Name:  Bobartia indica
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy mountain slopes below 500 metres[79].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very sunny position and a gritty soil[1, 42, 79]. Plants require protection from severe frosts (below about -5°c) and excessive rain, but they are otherwise hardy in Britain[1, 200]. The rhizomes establish themselves very deeply in the soil[42].

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