Hesperantha baurii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Garlic Chives A number of varieties have

A number of varieties have been domesticated for human consumption

The skin is tender and edible

and this tree is protected

The juniper berry is an important winter food for many birds

The flowers are cream-white

Hesperantha baurii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Garlic Chives A number of varieties haveHesperantha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. The genus name is derived from the Greek words hesperos, meaning "evening", and anthos, meaning "flower". Growing to 25cm a summer growing plant with beautiful deep pink flowers in autumn. Likes the shade. USDA Zone 7 Season to Sow Spring Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.