General Landscape Uses: Drought-tolerant landscaping, ground cover, erosion control, pollinator gardens, container gardening
Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, drought resistance and low maintenance growth, biodiversity and pollinator support, salt and coastal restoration potential,
Description: Bulbine is a colorful groundcover that produces a yellow flower that rises 6 inches above the leaves. Flowering mainly in the summertime, Bulbine is a no maintenance plant that is easy to take care of. It looks great when combined with Society Garlic to give your garden that extra pizazz.
Dimensions: Height 1 – 2 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Native Range: South Africa
Native Habitats: Grasslands, rocky slopes, and sandy soils
Soils: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
Nutritional Requirements: Low
Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: High
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Characteristics: Small, star-shaped
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Small, dry capsule that starts green and matures to a light brown color
Wildlife and Ecology: Soil stabilization and erosion control, pollinator and wildlife support, drought resilience and water conservation, native habitat and adaptability, role in ecological restoration, salt and coastal tolerance
Horticultural Notes: Grown from division and seeds.
Comments:
Tracy Southerland –
Arrived in wonderful condition, yet to blossom.