Additional information

• FamilyAsphodelaceae (syn. Hemerocallidaceae, Liliaceae, Anthericaceae)
• StoreyLower storey
• Size30-50 cm x 30-50 cm
• Plant groupingLilies & Irises
• LeavesFew basal narrow grey-green bract-like leaves 5-10 cm x 2-4 mm, reduced on upper branches.
• Flower colourBright yellow
• Flowering timeSeptember to February
• Flowers2-10-flowered open clusters of star-shaped flowers held above leaves. Stamen stalks bearded. Petals twist spirally after flowering.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to dry soil in grassland and open forests at lower altitudes and in foothills. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useDelicate but bright flower on a delicate plant which is not noticed until flowering. Plant en masse or in drifts.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Richard Hartland ©; 3 Judy Allen, NatureShare ©

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