Albuca flaccida

Also Known As

Albuca canadensis
Albuca minor

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Albuca flaccida plant details

Albuca flaccida is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 flaccida

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca flaccida

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Despite the name its from South Africa not Canada, oops Linnaeus, 20 to 40cm, edible bulbs, flowers greenish yellow and rather showy in early spring.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A summer dormant, drought tolerant bulb from South Africa. In spring, 45cm tall stems bearing many, pendant, lantern like, 3 petalled, green striped, pale yellow flowers, arise from clumps of succulent, bright green, grass like leaves. An extremely tough, fast multiplying plant for well drained soil and with little or no watering over summer.