Lachenalia pustulata Family: liliaceae Common Name(s): Grown by: Don Mahoney, Richmond Somewhat resembling a small lily of the valley, this South African bulb has small bell-like flowers in pastel shades of blue. The leaves have bumps on them, hence the name. They are summer dormant and must be kept dry for 6 months for them to resprout. They need protection from snails and slugs, but otherwise are easy to grow. Best grown as a container plant. Photo by Steve Morse