Thelionema caespitosum

Tufted Blue Lily

Tufted perennial herb, leaves in 2 opposite rows.

Additional information

• SynonymStypandra caespitosa
• FamilyAsphodelaceae (syn. Hemerocallidaceae, Liliaceae, Phormiaceae)
• StoreyLower storey
• Size20-40 cm x 30-60 cm
• Plant groupingLilies & Irises
• LeavesNarrow blue-green strap leaves, closely folded especially towards base, 15-55 cm x 4-15 mm. Midrib acutely angled or keeled.
• Flower colourBlue or white
• Flowering timeSeptember to January
• FlowersLeafless branched flowering stem to 60 cm with many starry flowers. Yellow anthers.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsMoist sandy to peaty soils in heathy woodlands. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useDelightful plant for rockeries and cottage gardens where it will not dry out.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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