Description
Watsonia borbonica, commonly known as the Cape bugle-lily, is a plant in the family Iridaceae that is native to South Africa. Watsonia borbonica has two subspecies: W. borbonica subsp. ardernei, and subsp. borbonica. W. borbonica subsp. ardernei is best known for its white form that is well-established in cultivation. Watsonia borbonica has tall strap-like leaves growing in a fan arrangement. It may grow up to two metres tall.