Bulbine natalensis (Bulbine)

Bulbine natalensis (Bulbine) yellow flower close up spike showing soft petals and fuzzy center details

Botanical names: Bulbine natalensis, Bulbine latifolia

Common name: Bulbine

Family: Asphodelaceae    (Formerly:Xanthorrhoeaceae)

Subfamily: Asphodeloideae

Origin: South Africa

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

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.

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Bulbine natalensis (Bulbine) yellow flower close up spike with vertical stems and many small buds.
Bulbine natalensis (Bulbine) with yellow flower and long green leaves on the plant.


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