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    Albuca namaquensis

    Also Known As

    • Albuca circinata
    • Ornithogalum namaquensis

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Albuca namaquensis plant details

    Albuca namaquensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be 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 namaquensis

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca namaquensis

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Syn. Ornithogalum namaquense. Individual plants. Small growing winter growers. Albucas should have a minimum temperature of 45 °F and should be kept fairly dry when dormant.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Albuca namaquensis plant

    How to Grow Albuca namaquensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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