Bulbine is a colorful groundcover that produces a yellow flower that rises 6 inches above the leaves. Flowering mainly in the summertime, Bulbine is a no maintenance plant that is easy to take care of. It looks great when combined with Society Garlic to give your garden that extra pizazz.
How to care for Bulbine
Light. Full sun is best, though it handles shade for part of the day.
Water. Water while it establishes; after that it is very drought tolerant. Extra water during long dry spells gives the best growth and flowering. It needs well-drained soil.
Soil and feeding. It grows well in poor, sandy or rocky soil and also in richer soil.
Size. The fleshy leaves grow to about 1 ft, with flower stalks to 2 ft. Each clump can spread up to 4 ft wide over time.
Pruning. Removing spent flower stalks brings more blooms, but it is not required.
Good to know. Native to South Africa and hardy to the low 20s°F. It self-seeds, and seedlings can be moved; the orange 'Hallmark' is sterile. Divide large clumps to make new plants.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Bulbine · Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder: Bulbine frutescens · UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County: Plant rewind - have a fun time with bulbine
