Bulbine praemorsa (Blougif)

Bulbine praemorsa (Blougif) yellow flower close up spike against a natural background of green foliage
Bulbine praemorsa (Blougif) yellow flower spikes growing upright with small buds on a tall stalk

Botanical name: Bulbine praemorsa

Common names: Blougif, Slymstok

Family: Asphodelaceae    (Formerly:Xanthorrhoeaceae)

Subfamily: Asphodeloideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Bulbine praemorsa is a genus of succulent plants with flowers borne in lax or compound racemes. The flowers are yellow, with bearded stamens.

It is a rapidly growing pioneer plant thus ideal for the new garden. It is easily propagated from seed and given ideal conditions flowers in its first season. The plants live from 5-8 years and are best replaced when they lose vigour.

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