Arthropodium strictum|Chocolate Lily

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Tufted perennial herb with tubers at the end of roots. Persistent leaf fibres around base of plant. Plants die down to rootstock in summer.

Size (W x H)

0.2-0.8m x 0.2-1m

Leaves

Narrow, flat, slightly channelled leaves 10-60cm x 1-10mm.

Flowers

Erect branched flowering stem with single fragrant flowers on erect stalks to 35mm long, petal and sepal lobes spreading. Anthers purple with bright yellow appendages.

Flower colour

Deep pink to mauve

Flower time

September to December

Growing conditions

Well drained soils in grassy areas, woodlands and open forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi-shade.

Commonly used for

Plant in groups or drifts in small gardens, cottage gardens, rockeries and containers. Grow well under trees. Chocolate fragrance is very obvious.

Available at indigenous nursery

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory