Lachenalia are perennial plants that grow from bulbs, featuring strap-like leaves that may have dark spots. They produce upright stems topped with racemes or spikes of tubular flowers, which are mildly fragrant in certain species, blooming in autumn, winter, or early spring.

Lachenalia mathewsii

Lachenalia maximilianii

Lachenalia maximilianii from Cederberg

Lachenalia mediana

Lachenalia montana

Lachenalia muirii

Lachenalia muirii from Bredasdorp

Lachenalia multifolia

Lachenalia mutabilis

Lachenalia namaquensis is a bulbous perennial characterized by its fleshy, strap-shaped leaves that are a mid-green hue. Sturdy stems bear drooping, bell-shaped flowers that range from pale blue to magenta, featuring white centers and magenta tips. This species is not fully frost-resistant, making it ideal for container cultivation or for placement in a conservatory or greenhouse.

Lachenalia namaquensis

Lachenalia namibiensis

Lachenalia nardoubergensis

Lachenalia neilii

Lachenalia nervosa

Lachenalia obscura

Lachenalia orange-yellow flowered

Lachenalia orchioides is a bulbous perennial that typically reaches a height of approximately 30 cm. It features two strap-like, semi-erect basal leaves, which may exhibit dark spots. From winter through spring, the plant produces a compact spike of fragrant flowers that are oblong to cylindrical in shape. These flowers can be greenish-yellow, creamy yellow, or white in color, transitioning to red as they mature.

Lachenalia orchioides

Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina

Lachenalia orchioides var. glaucina 'Wrangle Blue'

Lachenalia orchioides var. orchioides

Lachenalia orthopetala

Lachenalia pallida

Lachenalia patentissima

Lachenalia patula

Lachenalia paucifolia

Lachenalia peersii

Lachenalia peersii from Betty's Bay

Lachenalia polyphylla

Lachenalia polypodantha

Lachenalia polypodantha from Varsputs

Lachenalia punctata

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea from Darling

Lachenalia pusilla

Lachenalia pustulata is a bulbous perennial that can reach heights of up to 35 cm. It features one or two lanceolate leaves characterized by small, raised bumps on their upper surface. In late winter and spring, this plant produces racemes of narrow, bell-shaped flowers that are typically cream or yellowish in color.

Lachenalia pustulata

Lachenalia pustulata blue-flowered

Lachenalia pustulata from Meerlust

Lachenalia pustulata yellow-flowered

Lachenalia pygmaea

Lachenalia quadricolor is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 25 cm tall. It features elongated, strap-like leaves adorned with purple spots. Erect clusters bear red buds that develop into tubular flowers measuring 2-3 cm long, displaying a red base and purple-tipped ends.

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