Bulbine tecta subsp. parvifolia

Bulbine tecta subsp. parvifolia

Native to:
South Africa

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asphodelaceae
Genus:
Bulbine
Species:
Bulbine tecta subsp. parvifolia

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Typical of Australian heathland species, resprouts from underground storage organs after fire and shows increased flowering post-burn.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures; surface sow or lightly cover as they require light for germination.

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