Bulbine Species, Onion-Leaved Anthericum, Stalked Bulbine, Snake Flower
Bulbinefrutescens

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bulbine (BUL-bin-ee)
Species: frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)

Synonym:Anthericum frutescens

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds