Bulbine latifolia |
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Yellow Bulbine |
Description
This clumping ground cover grows 1' tall and 1'-3' wide. It produces 12"-18" flower stalks that bear clusters of small yellow flowers almost all year. Succulent evergreen leaves are fragile, so locate away from foot traffic. Growth habit is not very tidywhereas the orange cultivar 'Hallmark' is a bit more so. This So. African native blooms most heavily in spring and fall with sporadic spikes in summer. It is also a good container plant and for erosion control.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Rockery, Spanish, Tropical, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Massplanting, Smallspaces, Hangingbasket
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
