Description
Family: Liliaceae (Colchicaceae)
Provenance: Tasmania
Type: Herbaceous perennial with corm and tuberous roots. Dies down after flowering.
Height: 10 -65cm
Growth: Fast
Uses: Mass plantings, pots
Soils: All including sandy heath and sand
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Frost: Tolerant
Drought: Very tolerant
Flowers: White, often with pink on the rims in spring to early summer
Features: Dainty plant.
Bush food: Edible tuber raw or roasted.
