Bulbine Species, Broad-Leaved Bulbine

Bulbinelatifolia

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bulbine (BUL-bin-ee)
Species
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Anthericum latifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Reseda, California

Richmond, California

San Marino, California

Deland, Florida

Spring, Texas

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Lantana, FL (Zone 10a) | February 2005 | positive

A pleasing plant, succulent in feel. It looks very much like aloe with the thick, fleshy, spiked leaves a pretty green apple shade. The f...Read More

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