How to Grow and Care for Woolseeds

Eriospermum paradoxum is a perennial bulbous plant that exhibits a striking single leaf present at ground level, which dies back after the flowering season. Its flowers are borne on a slender stalk, displaying a cluster of small, star-shaped blossoms. This enigmatic species thrives in rocky terrains, its bulbous nature enabling resilience to the arid conditions of its native South African habitat.

Eriospermum cooperi is a bulbous perennial plant characterized by a solitary, fleshy leaf produced annually. This leaf is lance-shaped with a wavy margin, sitting at ground level, often camouflaged among rocks. During its dormant season, it survives with a below-ground tuber varying in shape. Eriospermum cooperi's delicate flower emerges on a leafless stem, typically appearing after summer fires, an adaptive response to its fire-prone habitat.