- **Type**: Evergreen succulent perennial

- **Height**: 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) including flower stalks

- **Width**: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm), spreading via clumps

- **Growth Habit**: Low, clumping, with a rosette of fleshy leaves

- **Foliage**:

- Narrow, cylindrical, grass-like leaves, 6 to 12 inches long (15 to 30 cm)

- Bright green to gray-green, succulent, soft and flexible

- Evergreen year-round in mild climates

- **Flowers**:

- Star-shaped, bright yellow blooms on slender, upright spikes

- Each flower about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) across, clustered in racemes up to 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) tall

- Bloom season: Spring to fall (March to October), sporadic year-round in warm climates

- Lightly fragrant, attracts butterflies and bees

- **Fruit**:

- Small, dry capsules, not ornamentally significant

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering; tolerates partial shade (4-6 hours)

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, sandy or gritty; adapts to poor soils

- Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5)

- **Watering**: Low; drought-tolerant, water sparingly once established, more in summer

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 9 to 11 (20°F or -6°C; may regrow from roots in Zone 8 with protection)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts butterflies and bees; deer-resistant due to succulent nature

- **Care**:

- Minimal maintenance; remove spent flower stalks for tidiness or to encourage reblooming

- Fertilize sparingly with a low-nitrogen mix (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring

- Divide clumps every few years to propagate or rejuvenate

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Pest-free; rarely affected by diseases

- Susceptible to root rot in soggy conditions

- **Uses**: Groundcover, rock gardens, borders, containers, or xeriscapes

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate; spreads steadily via offsets

- **Special Features**:

- Native to South Africa; sap has soothing properties for burns or cuts (folk remedy)

- Heat and drought tolerant, ideal for water-wise gardens

- Long bloom period adds consistent color

The Yellow Bulbine’s cheerful yellow flowers and succulent, grassy foliage make it a tough, low-maintenance choice for sunny, dry landscapes or containers, thriving with minimal water and care while attracting pollinators. Let me know if you’d like more growing tips or design ideas!