Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
15cm | Max | 10cm |
10cm | Min | 5cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
Albuca humilis Overview
Also known as Ornithogalum humile, this species of bulbous perennial will produce narrow linear leaves. The flowers appear in the spring to early summer with bell-shaped white blooms with a scent said to resemble marzipan. The tepals have a clear dark green central stripe and they open to reveal three inner tepals which are tipped in bright yellow.
How to propagate Albuca humilis
Seed
Propagation is by seed in the spring.
Other uses of Albuca humilis
Ornamental, rock gardens.