Albuca Species

Albucahumilis

Genus
Albuca (AL-buh-kuh)
Species
humilis (HEW-mil-is)
Synonym
Ornithogalum humile
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Phoenix, AZ | February 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Albuca humilis does very well in my garden. From an original plant in 2008, I now have three, all planted in the grou...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2008 | positive

Very showy small plant with nice fragrance; flowers white goblet shaped flowers with green striped outer tepals that fades to brown while...Read More

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