Bulbine bulbosa|Bulbine Lily
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Tufted perennial herb with a bulb-like tuber and fleshy roots.
- Size (W x H)
- 0.3m x 0.2-0.6m
- Leaves
- Erect grey-green to reddish, hollow, fleshy, channelled to almost round rush-like leaves to 30cm x 1-5mm
- Flowers
- 1-2 erect flowering stems with a terminal yellow spike of star-shaped flowers to 20mm wide. Stamens bearded. Round straw-coloured capsules.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Flower time
- September to January
- Growing conditions
- Moist to well drained soils in a range of habitats including seasonally wet areas, moist rocky slopes and forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, semi to dappled shade.
- Commonly used for
- A cheery yellow lily for planting in drifts, amongst rocks or in cottage gardens. Generally dies back after flowering but can continue to grow and flower in moist conditions.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
