Bulbinella hookeri (colenso ex Hook.) Cheeseman

It grows to 90 cm high and spreads 60 cm wide. It has fleshy roots. The leaves are like straps. The leaves are tall and blue-green. The flowers are bright yellow. They are in the upper third of the flower stalks.

It grows in the mountain areas in New Zealand. It is best in light, well-mulched, well-drained soils. It can grow in partly shaded positions. It is resistant to drought and frost. It suits hardiness zones 7-9.

The bulbs are boiled with salt then eaten.

Plants can be raised from seed. It can also be grown by division of the plant.