Boophone disticha Monarda afghanistanica in the ground since

afghanistanica in the ground since 2004 and have never had any winter hardiness issues

but also creates a stunning solitary specimen

the evergreen patches are topped with 2' tall branching spikes

each highlighted by a yellow cup

red and white striped fragrant flowers

Boophone disticha Monarda afghanistanica in the ground sinceBoophone 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