Bulbine frutescens
Water Needs
low; moderate
Succulent
Stalked Bulbine
20 - 40 cm
Size
Light Conditions
sun; semi-shade;
Frost
Light; moderate
Flowers
Yellow, mixed yellow/ orange; autumn winter spring
Garden Situation
Sun, semi-shade; walls; rockery; windy exposed; clay soils; roof garden; slope bank; sandy soils; dry soils; wildlife bees; narrow spaces;
Habitat
hot & dry; fynbos; coastal eastern cape; coastal kzn; bushveld; grassland; urban streets
Region
thicket; highveld; Subtropical East Coast; karoo; succulent karoo; Western Cape; bushveld savanna
Rain Season
Summer, winter
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Description
A common and popular succulent groundcover for hot, sunny beds. Grey-green leaves are fleshy and succulent, shaped like long-curving fingers growing from a central base. Plants spread quite quickly to cover a space, and can be split. Plants become woody over time and need replacing. This little Bulbine does best in well-draining soils. Multiply plants via cuttings or division. The gel-like juice of this species in particular is excellent for stings, bites, acne and cold sores.