Native Leek / Golden Lily - Bulbine bulbosa (Puewan) seeds

Bulbine bulbosa - Native Leek (Bulbine Lily, Wild Onion, Golden Lily)
A versatile and attractive perennial herb with edible corms, flowers, and leaves, perfect for bush food and ornamental gardens.

Quick Facts

• Height & Spread: Forms dense tufts, reaching up to 75 cm tall.
• Flowers: Fragrant, golden-yellow blooms from September to March, with extended flowering in cultivation.
• Soil: Adapts to various soils; thrives in well-drained conditions.
• Position: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
• Climate: Native to temperate Australia, frost-hardy and drought-tolerant.

Why Grow Bulbine bulbosa?

Native Leek is a stunning and practical addition to native and edible gardens. Its fragrant golden flowers and sweet-tasting corms make it a valuable plant for ornamental and bush food cultivation.

Bush Food Note

Native Leek has been a cherished food source for millennia:

• Corms:
  • Sweet-tasting and regarded as the best among Australian lily-like plants.
  • Best roasted; available year-round for harvesting.
• Other Uses:
  • Edible leaves and flowers can be used fresh or cooked in dishes.

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Sow seeds in autumn in well-drained soil.
   • Place in a sunny, warm location and keep moist to prevent drying out.

2. Position:

   • Best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
   • Suitable for rockeries, grasslands, containers, and cottage gardens.

3. Care Tips:

   • Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
   • Prune dead flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
   • Fertilize lightly with organic matter during the growing season.

Uses in Your Garden

• Bush Food Garden: Sweet corms and edible flowers make it a valuable culinary plant.
• Ornamental Value: Bright golden flowers and dense green foliage add visual appeal to any garden.
• Wildlife Habitat: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Drought- and frost-tolerant, making it ideal for temperate gardens.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Germination takes approximately 35 days under optimal conditions.
• Season: Sow seeds in autumn for best results.
• Moisture: Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings to their permanent positions when they are large enough to handle.

Order Now

Add the versatile and beautiful Bulbine bulbosa to your garden. With its sweet corms, golden flowers, and low-maintenance nature, Native Leek is perfect for both ornamental and bush food projects.

Order your Native Leek seeds today and grow a plant that combines beauty and utility!