Bulbine asphodeloides Seeds - Indigenous Succulent - Worldwide Shipping, NEW

The genus Bulbine is placed in the Asphodelaceae family and comprises more or less 73 species occurring in Africa and Australia. In southern Africa you will find 67 species, of which 62 are indigenous to South Africa, whereas only six species are found in Australia. Of the southern African species only five extend into tropical Africa. The genus is consequently considered to be a southern African entity. The genus is characterized by water-wise succulent plants with lax or compound racemes (flowers borne on stalks along an unbranched axis, lower ones opening first) of mostly yellow (very rarely white, orange or pink) flowers with bearded stamens. It is closely related to Bulbinella but has flowers that are "bearded" with hairy stamens. Many Bulbine species have medicinal uses too.

Bulbine asphodeloides commonly known as Geelkatstert in Afrikaans (Yellow Cat’s Tail) is a variable species that will grow 6 - 55cm in height depending on the amount of direct sunlight it receives. More sunlight will cause the plant to grow shorter leaves; on the other hand plants in shady areas will grow longer leaves. From spring to summer it bears beautiful yellow flowers. Sow these seeds during spring. It is advisable to sow these seeds in the place where you want it to grow as they do not transplant well. Removing the spent flowers before they go to seed will encourage the plant to send up more spikes and lengthen the flowering period.