Orange Stalked Bulbine
Bulbine frutescens 'Orange'
SKU
06918
A South African native with slender succulent foliage accented by tall flower stalks with small buds that have a unique green center stripe, revealing deep orange petals and frilly yellow stamens. This versatile dry climate gem adapts to humidity and harsh weather. Ideal rock garden plant or massed ground cover. Evergreen to 25 degrees F.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
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| 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/Fire Wise, 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:
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