Massonia sempervirens (Adult 2022)

Massonia is a genus of peculiar, southern African, alien-like bulbs related to hyacinths that grow two opposite prostrate leaves that hug the ground topped with a stemless cluster of green, white or pink flowers that sit atop the leaves or rise on strange stalks. It’s a perfect group for succulent lovers and those who love oddball things! M. sempervirens is a botanical mystery since it may or not be a true species. It is, however, an interesting, unique, and desirable small plant resembling M. jasminiflora but remaining evergreen year round in cultivation if provided with moisture. It has light to mid green leaves with variable pustulation and white fragrant flowers with pink filaments and black anthers. Seedlings can reach blooming size in their second growing season! The leaves and flowers grow in fall, winter and spring with bulbs dormant in summer if water is reduced or remaining evergreen with regular watering. Plant the bulbs with the top just below the soil surface. This is a non-hardy bulb best grown as a houseplant or in a heated greenhouse or sunroom. It’s perfect for those interested in bulbs and houseplants and for succulent lovers looking to branch out. Our nursery-grown bulbs are adult blooming size as of 2022. Visit the webpage of the Pacific Bulb Society to view more photos of this cool species.