Bulbine frutescens 'Yellow' |
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Yellow bulbine |
Clumping groundcover grows 1' tall x 1-3'. Produce 12-18" flower stalks that bear clusters of small yellow flowers almost all year. Succulent evergreen leaves are fragile, so locate away from foot traffic. Growth habit is not very tidy whereas the orange cultivar 'Hallmark' is a bit more so. S. African native. Blooms most heavily in spring and fall with sporadic spikes in summer. Also a good container plant. 1' x 3'. Not suitable for more refined landscapes. Erosion control
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Grass, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.