Bulbine lily (Bulbine bulbosa)

Edible native bushfood with nice neat upright leaves and spikes of bright yellow flowers. Allow to grow and mature for a couple of years before harvesting underground corms which may be roasted. We enjoyed this roasted at the Merri creek yam daisy celebration several years ago.

I really like bulbine lilies, the tubers are large and reliable

• Bright green flesh leaves 30 – 60 cm high with striking yellow flowers from spring to early summer. Plants die down after flowering, re-emerging in autumn, tolerates frost.
• Plant in rich well-drained soil and water regularly while actively growing.
• Able to be grown in a pot.
• Label plants to avoid losing them when dormant.
• Edible tubers.
• Grows in full sun to part shade.
• Makes a beautiful cut flower
• Attracts native bees, mass plant near a seating area for easy observation