Massonia is a genus in the Hyacinthaceae family found in dry areas in southern Africa. There are 6 species with four from the South African Cape province. Most species are winter growers and bloom early so probably need to be started into growth in late summer, early fall. Easily grown from seed and making a nice pot plant, each year they increase in size and the leaves can soon become crowded. Eventually one to a container may be about right.

This member of the Hyacinthaceae family was given this name by Baker in 1873. It is found in Southern Namibia and Northern South Africa. Synonymously known as Whiteheadia bifolia or Eucomis bifolia, Massonia bifolia prefers grit or a well-drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The bulb will grow to 2,5 centimetres in diameter, the 15 centimetres long leaves lay flat on the ground. This is a winter grower.