Yellow Cat-Tail

Bulbinella Floribunda

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Overview

Yellow Cat-tail (Bulbinella floribunda) is a vibrant perennial boasting dense, spiky flower stalks that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It thrives in USDA zones 7-10, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Blooming in early to mid-spring, its striking yellow flowers add a bold dash of color, perfect for accentuating water features or creating contrasts in rock gardens and borders.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Climate Arid

Yellow Cat-Tail (Bulbinella Floribunda) — Yellow Cat-tail (Bulbinella floribunda) is a vibrant perennial boasting dense

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Arid

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Yellow Cat-Tail (Bulbinella Floribunda) — Yellow Cat-tail (Bulbinella floribunda) is a vibrant perennial boasting dense

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