Bulbine frutescens
Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near hot walls or pavement.
Water: Low water once established; water thoroughly, then let soil dry between waterings. Occasional supplemental summer irrigation maintains foliage and flowering.
Soil: Very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates poor soil but not prolonged wetness.
Mature size: 12–18 inches tall in foliage, with flower stalks reaching 2 feet; 2–3 feet wide, gradually spreading.
Bloom: Primarily spring and fall in Phoenix; intermittent flowering during mild weather, often slowing in extreme summer heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in mild winters; frost may damage foliage.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast with warmth and occasional irrigation.