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Bulbine natalensis, Bulbine latifolia

Bulbine
Family: Asphodelaceae (Formerly:Xanthorrhoeaceae)
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Origin: South Africa
Small plant 2-5 ft

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Bulbine natalensis 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.

Similar plants:

Bulbine frutescens, Bulbine caulescens (Stalked Bulbine, Rankkopieva, Orange African Bulbine)
Bulbinella sp. (Bulbinella)

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