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Boophone haemanthoides
is a plant species native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is a bulb-forming herb with more than half of its scaly bulb appearing above ground. It produces a rather large umbel of pink flowers with narrow tepals
Boophone haemanthoides
is a striking plant for a large pot, and also makes a handsome feature planted in bold groups in rock garden pockets.Ā
It is important to note that the bulbs are highly sensitive to excess moisture during the winter growing period and require a completely dry summer period when they are dormant.Ā