Hesperantha bachmannii — Evening flower; Ballerina hesperantha
- Family :Iridaceae
- Subfamily :
- Common name :Evening flower; Ballerina hesperantha
- Section :
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Namaqualand)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot - Rockery
The genus
Most Hesperantha come from the bulb paradise Namaqualand in South Africa . Its name literally translated from Greek means "evening flower" because the flowers open during the evening. Most are white or creamy and have a very pleasant scent to attract the night pollinators such as moths. It is advisable to plant the small bulbs in pots.
Growing cycle
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Plantation :Juillet (sem. 3-4), Août (sem. 1-4), Septembre (sem. 1-4), Octobre (sem. 1-2)
Végétation :Janvier (sem. 1-4), Février (sem. 1-4), Mars (sem. 1-4), Avril (sem. 1-4), Mai (sem. 1-1), Septembre (sem. 4-4), Octobre (sem. 1-4), Novembre (sem. 1-4), Décembre (sem. 1-4)
Floraison :Mars (sem. 3-4), Avril (sem. 1-4)