Bulbine
B. frutescens, B. caulescens
Common Names:
Light: Full Sun
Height: 1′ – 2′
Spacing/Spread: 2′ – 3′
Evergreen: Yes.
Color: Orange/yellow flowers.
Interest: Spring.
Landscape Companions:
Texas Native: No, but particularly well adapted to central Texas and Austin.
Extra:
Wildlife habitat:
Features: A tropical looking drought tolerant perennial. Cold tender.
Austin Native Landscaping: “This aloe looking perennial is a sure candidate for most Xeriscape designs in Austin. The blooms are stellar, very unique and interesting. We install it as a low layer in our Xeriscape flowerbed designs. The plant also performs really well in pots. Remember to place Bulbine in full sun as the plant really enjoys and thrives in that environment. You may want to trim the spent blooms or leave them untouched.”
Plantaholic:
Family: Asphodelaceae (Pronounced – as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bulbine (BUL-bin-ee)
Species: frutescens (Pronounced – froo-TESS-enz)
Propagation: Stem cuttings, rhizome division.
History:
Currently Available:
- Latin Name: B. frutescens
- Other Names: B. caulescens
- Texas Native: No
- Evergreen: yes
- Ultra-low water: No
[…] We are starting to create individual Texas native plants profiles and today we will put the spotlight on Bulbine (B. frutescens, B. caulescens). […]
Will deer eat this plant? I live in New Braunfels, southeast of Austin. The climate is very close to that of Austin, but there are thousands of whitetail deer here within the city limits, so plants they will not eat are essential for all gardens without high fence protection.
Andrew,
Yes, on heavy deer pressure deer will mow Bulbine down. Try Lamb’s Ear, or other plants from our deer resistant list.
Texas Sage
Bush Germander
Mexican Bush Sage
Jerusalem Sage
Cherry Sage
Lamb’s Ear
Golden Showers Thryallis
Bottlebrush
It can be done. We have a client in Leander where the deer are a constant visitor and her garden is thriving with color and vigor.
Good luck!
Reed