- Orange bulbine
Botanical name: bulbine frutescens
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and up to a 5 ft spread
Bloom time: year-round
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Flower color: yellow, orange
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: tuber
Landscape use: groundcover, rock garden, container plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: drought tolerant, deer resistant, attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: water when the soil feels dry to the touch
Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid all purpose plant food once a month throughout the growing season
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: sand or loam
Companion plants: agave, aloe vera, sedum
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets
Invasive species: no
