Additional information

• FamilyAsparagaceae (syn. Liliaceae, Anthericaceae)
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizestems 0.1-1 m long
• Plant groupingLilies & Irises
• Leaves1-2 annual thread-like leaves at the base of stem.
• Flower colourMauve
• Flowering timeAugust to November
• FlowersSingle terminal flowers to 15 mm wide with 3 fringed petals.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWell drained soils in foothill forests. Full sun, dappled and semi shade.
• Garden useBeautiful little twiner that dies back in summer.
• Commercially availableRarely
• Conservation statusOccurs in many locations but never abundant.

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1 David Francis, NatureShare ©; 2 Richard Hartland ©; 3 Cathy Powers ©

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27 Red Stringybark Grassy Dry Forest - Dandenongs (EVC 22)	19 Long-leaf Box Herb-rich Foothill Forest (EVC 23)
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38 Yellow Box Valley Grassy Forest – Middle Yarra (EVC 47)