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| Category: Bulb |
| Family: Hyacinthaceae (~Amaryllidaceae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Green Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Albuca imbricata] |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Albuca juncifolia (Rush-leaved Albuca) - This plant arises from a partly above ground round bulb with 4 to 10 erect slender deep green leaves to 15 inches tall that are round like a rush in upper portions and deeply channeled near the base. In late spring the inflorescence rises about 1 foot high with a drooping raceme of a 1-2 inch wide greenish-yellow flowers that have a green midstripe. Plant in a light well drained soil in full sun with little to no irrigation. This plant from the Western Cape of South Africa was first introduced into cultivation in 1876. The genus name Albuca comes from albicans, or albus meaning white, which refers to one of the earliest described species. The specific epithet juncifolius, meaning “rush-leaved”, is in reference to this plants round leaves. Our plants from seed provided by John Bleck. A rather extensive genus of Cape of Good Hope bulbs that is closely allied to Ornithogalum.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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