Albuca maxima

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 36"-72"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8b-11

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Albuca maxima plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Albuca maxima

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 36 IN - 72 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, summer dormant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca maxima

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stately South African bulb, Albuca maxima makes a bold upright silhouette in the garden, blooming in early spring above upright, strappy leaves with handsome green & white striped nodding flowers. Its height can reach up to 6’ at blooming, on an inch thick stem, & in the wild they form large stands. As per usual, this S. African species has a summer dormancy & would prefer not to be watered while it is sleeping. Easy to grow! Make sure you bait for snails, though, & provide good drainage!