Bulbine Lily
Bulbine
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Bulbine Lily
Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens) is a drought-tolerant South African succulent perennial that performs exceptionally well in NE Florida, producing cheerful yellow or orange flower spikes on slender stalks above clumps of fleshy, grass-like foliage nearly year-round. Hardy to zone 9b, it is a UF/IFAS-recommended low-maintenance ground cover and border plant, beloved by bees. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Plant in full sun for best flowering; bulbine tolerates part-day shade but blooms most freely with 6+ hours of direct sun in Florida's sandy, well-drained sites.
Water regularly during the first season to establish roots; once established, bulbine is very drought tolerant and needs supplemental irrigation only during extended dry spells.
Thrives in poor, dry, well-drained sandy soil — ideal for NE Florida; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer monthly during the growing season to encourage continuous bloom.
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Common questions
Is Bulbine Lily a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bulbine Lily is a succulent for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 12-18 inches × 18-48 inches (clumps spread up to 4 ft wide over time).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.