Bulbine abyssinica

Family: Asphodelaceae

Common names: Bushy Bulbine (E);

Native to: Southern Africa

Succulent

A hardy, water-wise plant provides a brilliant yellow display in summer.

Bulbine abyssinica

EVERGREEN

FULL SUN

FROST HARDY

LOW WATER REQUIREMENTS

FAST GROWER

ATTRACTS INSECTS

FLOWER COLOUR:

AVERAGE SIZE:

0.4m x 0.3m

FLOWERING TIME:

J F M A M J J A S O N D

DESCRIPTION

A succulent, perennial herb which grows in small clusters and offers a brilliant yellow display when in flower. The soft, dark green leaves are erect or arching, linear and grass-like. Several dense, many-flowered, spike-like inflorescences are formed from a cluster of plants. The bright yellow flowers are star-shaped and mature from the bottom of the inflorescence, with about ten flowers open at a time.

WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS

The pollen-rich flowers attract bees.

WATER REQUIREMENTS

A water-wise plant that requires very little water.

MAINTENANCE

Low maintenance. The stalks of the old flowers and fruit are straight and project at almost right angles from the central axis of the inflorescence. Cut these off when dry to keep a neat appearance.

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