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Richardia Aethiopica herbaceous perennial

Richardia Aethiopica is a fine herbaceous perennial with very bold leaves. It needs a good supply of water, and on dry soils should be planted in trenches. A light, rich mould is best for it, and it should have sufficient sun to ripen the wood. Lift it in September and winter in the greenhouse.

Richardia Aethiopica is increased from off-sets from the root, and flowers in March. Their height is about two feet.