Micranthus tubulosus - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Gladiolus and makes the perfect accompaniment

and makes the perfect accompaniment to Pama or Black Forrest Ham on an Italian Antipasti Platter

A mixture of single flowers on tall stems

A tree / shrub growing up to 3m with grey bark and branches arising close to the ground

The leaves are pinnately compound

but the fruits can grow to over 1 m

Micranthus tubulosus - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Gladiolus and makes the perfect accompanimentMicranthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. The entire genus is endemic to Cape Province in South Africa. The genus name is derived from the Greek words micro, meaning "small", and anthos, meaning "flower". Growing 25 45cm with hollow tubular leaves and blue flowers in summer. USDA Zone 8 Season to Sow Autumn Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.