Bulbinella latifolia (Yellow cat's tail)

Cultivation

Grow in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Dies back and goes dormant in summer with growth resuming in autumn. Drought tolerant once established. Mulch with leaf mould in winter. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Flower Arranging, Drought Tolerant, Planted in groups

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Arching, Erect flower stem, Rosette

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic