Albuca tortuosa

Also Known As

Golden Albuca

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9a-12

Albuca tortuosa plant details

Albuca tortuosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Albuca tortuosa

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca tortuosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tough, twisted evergreen leaves spring from the base around a flower stalk to 24". The inflorescence is a raceme of nodding, waxy-looking pursed bells, striped yellow and light green. From the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa where it grows on sandy plains, this October blooming Albuca loves sandy soil and sun. Fragrant.Minimum temperature: 20° F