About Watsonia borbonica (Pourr.) Goldblatt
Watsonia borbonica (Pourr.) Goldblatt grows from corms, and is dormant during summer while growing actively through winter, the rainy season in its native habitat. It produces tall, strap-like leaves that form a fan arrangement. The plant can reach up to two metres in height, and it flowers for 4–5 weeks during spring. This species is native to the winter-rainfall areas of the Western Cape of South Africa. It most commonly grows on slopes made of rocky sandstone, clay, or granite, and can occasionally be found growing in sandy soils. Watsonia borbonica is widely valued as a garden plant because it produces attractive, showy flowers. To thrive, it requires well-drained soil and full sun, and it should be kept dry during its summer dormant phase.
