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    WACHENDORFIA
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    WACHENDORFIA

    Commonly known as Red root

    A red dye is made from the furry roots and tubers.

    Genus of about 4 species of deciduous or evergreen tuberous perennials found on rocky slopes or marshy areas in South Africa.

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Grown for their large spikes of flat, star-shaped flowers.
    • Place of origin
      Grassy slopes in South Africa.
    • Tuberous
      Evergreen perennial

    Varieties
    WACHENDORFIA thyrsiflora
    Red root
    A tall-growing, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial from South Africa with arching leaves and panicles of star-shaped yellow flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
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