Plants in genus boophone
Boophone haemanthoides
Boophone haemanthoides is a bulb-forming herb native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It features ornamental leaf fans and produces a large umbel of pink flowers. This plant requires a dry summer dormancy period and thrives in sandy, well-drained soil.
Boophone disticha 'Friller'
Boophone disticha 'Friller' is a summer-growing plant native to South Africa, known for its super-frilly leaf form. The bulbs should be planted with the neck out of the ground to thrive. This plant is drought-tolerant and well-suited for rock gardens or as a houseplant. Its unique foliage and adaptability make it an interesting choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the exotic to their collection.
Boophone disticha
Boophone disticha is a striking bulbous plant native to Africa, recognized for its fan-like foliage and large umbels of flowers that range from scarlet to rosy pink. It is poisonous to livestock but contains compounds used in traditional medicine. The plant thrives in dry savannas and grasslands, with its foliage going dormant in winter.