Orange Stalked Bulbine
Bulbine frutescens 'Orange'
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | BUL-bin-ee froo-TESS-enz |
|---|---|
| Lore | Bulbines contain glycoproteins, similar to many aloe species and are touted for similar healing properties as Aloe vera, such as to ease burns, rashes and itches. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly forms clumps 1 to 2 ft. tall, spreading 3 to 4 ft. wide by rhizomes. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Sustainable, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia); Aeonium (Aeonium); Aloe (Aloe); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
Provide well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Spreads quickly by rhizomes. A short summer dormant period may occur in hot interior climates. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent flowers to encourage fall re-bloom. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant