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Bulbine latifolia

 
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Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Bulbine (BUL-bin-ee) (Info)
Species: latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Bulbine natalensis

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Liila On Feb 26, 2005, Liila from Lantana, FL (Zone 10a) wrote:

A pleasing plant, succulent in feel. It looks very much like aloe with the thick, fleshy, spiked leaves a pretty green apple shade. The flower spike is quite lovely with tiny yellow blooms. Living in south Florida I have it growing outside under dappled shade with tubs of aloe vera. The leaves may be used like medicinal aloe and have similar skin soothing properties. Slow growing, but doesn't need a lot of attention, either.
Went out to inspect bulbine after writing initial post and was excited to notice that after the tiny blooms wither and fall small, pea sized pods are forming along the flower spike. Could be I have seeds?

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California
Reseda, California
San Marino, California
Deland, Florida
Spring, Texas



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