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Bulbine asphodeloides

by Johan Wentzel

Bulbine asphodeloides
Common Name
Spreading bulbine
Plant Type
Succulent
The spreading bulbine prefers a sunny spot and fairly dry conditions - ideal for a rockery. Interplant with grasses that will support it.
Plant Description

Bulbine asphodeloides has leaves that are very fleshy and roundish. They usually spread from the base and make the plant multi-headed.

The spreading bulbine prefers a sunny spot and fairly dry conditions - ideal for a rockery. It looks best if interplanted with grasses or other small perennials.

Bulbine asphodeloides can eventually becomes untidy and must then be split up and replanted.

Afrikaanse Naam
Balsemkopiva
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Free State, Drakensberg, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No
  • Bulbine asphodeloides

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