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    Albuca species

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 1"-6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Albuca species plant details

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

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: green, white and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Albuca species

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    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

    Small African bulbs with punk style hair. From the Aubrabies Hills, South Africa. Clumping.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Albuca species plant

    How to Grow Albuca species

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Albuca namaquensis

    aka Albuca circinata, Ornithogalum namaquensis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Albuca namaquensis foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Albuca aurea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Albuca aurea flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Albuca shawii

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Albuca shawii flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Albuca maxima

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 36"-72"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Albuca maxima flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Albuca spiralis

    aka Ornithogalum circinatum, Corkscrew Albuca

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Albuca spiralis flower by Cistus Nursery
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