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Arthropodium milleflorum ‘Vanilla Lily’ Tas species


$6.50$15.00

Open herb. Rosette of grass-like leaves with pale lilac flowers on stems to 0.7 metres in spring/summer.

Edibles: Tubers can be eaten raw or roasted

Description

Origin Tas, Vic, SA, NSW, Qld.
Form: Small clump forming lily
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Height (typical): 0.3m  with flowers to 0.7m
Width (typical): 0.3m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Mass under plantings, rockeries, pots
Dry shaded areas
Soil type: All soils except very wet
Position: Full sun to heavy shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance:  Drought tolerant
Flowering time: Spring
Pruning: Not required
Features: Long flowering
Butterfly attracting
Vanilla scent from flowers.
Edible tuber (roots)

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