Boophone disticha Monarda each highlighted by a yellow

each highlighted by a yellow cup

Hosta 'Caesar Salad' weathers brutal summers in great shape

but also creates a stunning solitary specimen

Just like other rohdea

Boophone disticha Monarda each highlighted by a yellowBoophone disticha is a fascinating member of the Amaryllis family, found in sunny grasslands throughout Africa. We were fortunate to see these in person atop rocky cliffs during our 2005 expedition to South Africa, and are finally able to have a few to share that we grew from seed. The unusual Latin genus name, Boophone means ox killer, alluding to it's use as a livestock toxin. Boophone disticha forms a thick woody subterranean caudex, from which