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Bugle-lily (Watsonia)
All bugle-lilys are perennial herbs growing from corms and producing erect spikes of showy flowers. Most are fynbos plants. Bugle-lilys are native to southern Africa. There are 56 accepted species in southern Africa, with two varieties and about 112 names either unresolved or regarded as synonyms. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Bugle-lily
Plant Height
80 cm
Spread
80 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Bugle-lily
How to Grow and Care for Bugle-lily
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Bugle-lily are perennials known for upright growth and showy flowers, preferring sunny environments. Basic care involves well-drained, moderately fertile soil paired with occasional deep watering. Challenges include susceptibility to aphids and snails, and potential disease issues like rust. Seasonal considerations demand reduced watering and protection from frost in winter while ensuring consistent moisture during active growth in spring and summer. Autumn is ideal for division and transplanting, as bugle-lily enters dormancy.
How to Water Bugle-lily?
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8 most common species：
Cape bugle-lily
The trumpet-shaped, rose-pink flowers of cape bugle-lily grow on sword-shaped leaves. The blooms are very showy and make picturesque displays in gardens and landscapes. The flowers are fragrant and appear from spring to summer.
Bulbil bugle-lily
The bulbils can sprout if dropped into the soil, sometimes forming dense colonies, as can sections of corm that are chopped and dispersed by plowing or by non-intensive feeding by root-eating animals. The plant is accordingly ecologically valuable as feed to local mole-rats (Cryptomys and Georychus species) and to Cape porcupines (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Watsonia schlechteri
Watsonia schlechteri boasts a slender, upright stature, with sword-like leaves that frame its striking, tubular flowers. Displayed in an array of hues, these blossoms are a beacon for pollinators in its native South African fynbos. Watsonia schlechteri thrives in well-drained soils, reflecting an adaptation to its dry, mountainous habitats.
Watsonia lepida
Watsonia lepida is a striking perennial sporting tall spikes adorned with tubular flowers, often in vivid pink or red hues. Its sword-shaped leaves rise from corms below the soil, forming elegant fans. Native to South African slopes, watsonia lepida thrives in well-drained soils and can dazzle in rockeries or borders, leveraging its robust nature and floriferous charm to attract pollinators amidst the local flora.
Watsonia laccata
Watsonia laccata enchants with its slender, leafless flowering stalks that spring from bulbous bases. The fiery red-orange, tubular blooms arranged in a one-sided spike emerge in late spring, evoking the vibrancy of its native South African fynbos. These hardy perennials thrive in well-drained soils, basking in full sun, adapted to surviving the dry summer months, perfectly embodying resilience and beauty in harsh conditions.
Watsonia angusta
Watsonia angusta is a slender perennial with tall, sword-like leaves that form a dense clump. Its striking feature is the vertical spike of tubular, pastel-hued flowers that bloom in late spring to summer, reaching heights that can punctuate the landscape. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soils and is resilient to drought, embodying the harsh but beautiful conditions of its native South African habitats.
Watsonia aletroides
Watsonia aletroides boasts slender, sword-shaped leaves and spikes of tubular flowers, typically in vibrant shades of red or orange. Native to South African terrain, this plant thrives in well-drained soils, with its blooms reaching for the sun during the summer months. The striking floral display of watsonia aletroides is a pollinator magnet, particularly beloved by sunbirds, and symbolizes its resilience amid rocky slopes.
Table mountain watsonia
Table mountain watsonia is a striking perennial, known for its towering inflorescences that can reach up to 2 meters, making it a beacon in its native fynbos shrubland. Its sword-shaped leaves arch gracefully at the base, while each flower spike displays a procession of tubular blossoms, fiery in hue and typically flowering in spring. These eye-catching features help table mountain watsonia lure pollinators and adapt to montane regions.
All Species of Bugle-lily
Cape bugle-lily
Cape bugle-lily
The trumpet-shaped, rose-pink flowers of cape bugle-lily grow on sword-shaped leaves. The blooms are very showy and make picturesque displays in gardens and landscapes. The flowers are fragrant and appear from spring to summer.
Bulbil bugle-lily
Bulbil bugle-lily
The bulbils can sprout if dropped into the soil, sometimes forming dense colonies, as can sections of corm that are chopped and dispersed by plowing or by non-intensive feeding by root-eating animals. The plant is accordingly ecologically valuable as feed to local mole-rats (Cryptomys and Georychus species) and to Cape porcupines (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Watsonia schlechteri
Watsonia schlechteri
Watsonia schlechteri boasts a slender, upright stature, with sword-like leaves that frame its striking, tubular flowers. Displayed in an array of hues, these blossoms are a beacon for pollinators in its native South African fynbos. Watsonia schlechteri thrives in well-drained soils, reflecting an adaptation to its dry, mountainous habitats.
Watsonia lepida
Watsonia lepida
Watsonia lepida is a striking perennial sporting tall spikes adorned with tubular flowers, often in vivid pink or red hues. Its sword-shaped leaves rise from corms below the soil, forming elegant fans. Native to South African slopes, watsonia lepida thrives in well-drained soils and can dazzle in rockeries or borders, leveraging its robust nature and floriferous charm to attract pollinators amidst the local flora.
Watsonia laccata
Watsonia laccata
Watsonia laccata enchants with its slender, leafless flowering stalks that spring from bulbous bases. The fiery red-orange, tubular blooms arranged in a one-sided spike emerge in late spring, evoking the vibrancy of its native South African fynbos. These hardy perennials thrive in well-drained soils, basking in full sun, adapted to surviving the dry summer months, perfectly embodying resilience and beauty in harsh conditions.
Watsonia angusta
Watsonia angusta
Watsonia angusta is a slender perennial with tall, sword-like leaves that form a dense clump. Its striking feature is the vertical spike of tubular, pastel-hued flowers that bloom in late spring to summer, reaching heights that can punctuate the landscape. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soils and is resilient to drought, embodying the harsh but beautiful conditions of its native South African habitats.
Watsonia aletroides
Watsonia aletroides
Watsonia aletroides boasts slender, sword-shaped leaves and spikes of tubular flowers, typically in vibrant shades of red or orange. Native to South African terrain, this plant thrives in well-drained soils, with its blooms reaching for the sun during the summer months. The striking floral display of watsonia aletroides is a pollinator magnet, particularly beloved by sunbirds, and symbolizes its resilience amid rocky slopes.
Table mountain watsonia
Table mountain watsonia
Table mountain watsonia is a striking perennial, known for its towering inflorescences that can reach up to 2 meters, making it a beacon in its native fynbos shrubland. Its sword-shaped leaves arch gracefully at the base, while each flower spike displays a procession of tubular blossoms, fiery in hue and typically flowering in spring. These eye-catching features help table mountain watsonia lure pollinators and adapt to montane regions.
Watsonia pillansii
Watsonia pillansii
Watsonia pillansii is a striking perennial with erect sword-shaped leaves. Its vibrant orange or red flowers blossom on tall spikes, each bloom showcasing unique, bi-lipped symmetry. Thriving in rocky outcrops of its native South African fynbos, watsonia pillansii adapts to fire-prone climes, resprouting from underground corms. A favorite among gardeners, its blossoms attract pollinators and brighten any landscape.
Watsonia densiflora
Watsonia densiflora
Watsonia densiflora boasts a striking display of elongate, tube-shaped blooms ranging from vibrant red to soft pink hues. Thriving in well-drained soils, this resilient perennial is adorned with sword-like leaves, forming dense clusters that stand upright. Its prolific flowering and ability to adapt to various light conditions, make watsonia densiflora a captivating spectacle in temperate gardens.
Watsonia confusa
Watsonia confusa
Watsonia confusa is a delicate perennial boasting sword-shaped leaves and tall spikes graced with trumpet-shaped flowers. This species prefers well-drained soils, thriving under full sun which enhances its radiant floral display. Its distinguishing feature is the slight haziness of its petals, a unique adaptation to its native climes that can blur the boundaries between bloom and foliage.
Watsonia fourcadei
Watsonia fourcadei
Watsonia fourcadei is a striking, perennial bulbous plant revered for its tall spikes adorned with tubular, brightly hued flowers, often a vibrant pink or red. Its slender leaves and towering inflorescence, rising above the foliage, make it a distinctive presence in rocky, well-drained soils of its native South African landscape. Adapted to a Mediterranean climate, watsonia fourcadei blooms profusely in spring, showcasing its ornamental beauty and attracting various pollinators.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
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Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Bugle-lily
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All bugle-lilys are perennial herbs growing from corms and producing erect spikes of showy flowers. Most are fynbos plants. Bugle-lilys are native to southern Africa. There are 56 accepted species in southern Africa, with two varieties and about 112 names either unresolved or regarded as synonyms.
Lifespan
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Key Facts About Bugle-lily
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Attributes of Bugle-lily
Plant Height
80 cm
Spread
80 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Bugle-lily
How to Grow and Care for Bugle-lily
Feedback
Bugle-lily are perennials known for upright growth and showy flowers, preferring sunny environments. Basic care involves well-drained, moderately fertile soil paired with occasional deep watering. Challenges include susceptibility to aphids and snails, and potential disease issues like rust. Seasonal considerations demand reduced watering and protection from frost in winter while ensuring consistent moisture during active growth in spring and summer. Autumn is ideal for division and transplanting, as bugle-lily enters dormancy.
How to Water Bugle-lily?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bugle-lily?
How to Plant Bugle-lily?
Exploring the Bugle-lily Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Cape bugle-lily
The trumpet-shaped, rose-pink flowers of cape bugle-lily grow on sword-shaped leaves. The blooms are very showy and make picturesque displays in gardens and landscapes. The flowers are fragrant and appear from spring to summer.
Bulbil bugle-lily
The bulbils can sprout if dropped into the soil, sometimes forming dense colonies, as can sections of corm that are chopped and dispersed by plowing or by non-intensive feeding by root-eating animals. The plant is accordingly ecologically valuable as feed to local mole-rats (Cryptomys and Georychus species) and to Cape porcupines (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Watsonia schlechteri
Watsonia schlechteri boasts a slender, upright stature, with sword-like leaves that frame its striking, tubular flowers. Displayed in an array of hues, these blossoms are a beacon for pollinators in its native South African fynbos. Watsonia schlechteri thrives in well-drained soils, reflecting an adaptation to its dry, mountainous habitats.
Watsonia lepida
Watsonia lepida is a striking perennial sporting tall spikes adorned with tubular flowers, often in vivid pink or red hues. Its sword-shaped leaves rise from corms below the soil, forming elegant fans. Native to South African slopes, watsonia lepida thrives in well-drained soils and can dazzle in rockeries or borders, leveraging its robust nature and floriferous charm to attract pollinators amidst the local flora.
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All Species of Bugle-lily
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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