Description
Bulbine natalensis is a hardy, evergreen, drought-resistant, succulent plant with bright-green, softly-fleshy leaves that form a basal rosette.
Star-shaped, yellow flowers are held in densely-packed spikes at the ends of long, gracefully-arching, flowering stems throughout the year.The pollen- and nectar-rich flowers attract pollinating insects to the garden.
It is an ideal rockery or bedding plant and also makes a worthwhile container plant.It has many medicinal uses, particularly for quick relief when used on stings and bites.
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade.
Size: up to 60cm
Wildlife
Good pollinating plant: The pollen rich flowers attract pollinating insects to the garden
Good nectar plant: Insects love the nectar produced by its rich flowers
Uses
medicinal: It has many medicinal uses, particularly for quick relief when used on stings and bites.
Landscaping: It is an ideal rockery or bedding plant which makes it good for landscaping
Distribution
KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Habitat:Rocky grassland, Widespread in hot areas