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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