Succulents – 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