Albuca Species, Spiral Grass

Central Phoenix -- Albuca namaquensis does not seem to grow as vigorously as A. humilis, but I have a nice size 2-year old clump with 4 ...Read Morebulbs growing in the ground. It blooms in late February/early March with bright yellow flowers tinged with lime green and by late April dies to the ground, re-emerging in September. Mine grows in partial shade, with afternoon summer sun. It's leaves are not very curly, possibly because it gets too much shade. It gets water every other week in summer and none in winter. The location is under a winter cold frame, but I don't think it really needs winter protection from mild frost.

Curiosity plant- has grass-like leaves that circle into a spiral at the tips. Pale yellow pendant flowers in late winter to early spring...Read More. Mine has been outdoors in southern California and done well exposed to the elements in one of the planters.