Excellent cut flowers.They are clear blue or pristine white with 6 petal-like parts. Drought-tolerant once established, but for best blooms give plenty of moisture. In hot summer areas, plant in partial sun. Like loamy earth, but tolerate dense soils.
Flowers are arranged in a terminal cluster and are tubular. Grow outdoors in mild climates or indoors in pots in colder regions. Plant in large masses, drifts or near pools. The thick strap-like shaped leaves are present year round.Divide every 5 to 6 years, when plants become crowded and flowering decreases.
Adaptable and easy to care for, these natives of southern Africa have long-stalked clusters of blue or white flowers and glossy, strap-like leaves.The short lived flowers are produced in summer.The blue and white variety are often seen in New Zealand, dotted around the landscape on the verge of the road in rural and open country regions, adding some very nice colour.
