Burchardia umbellata|Milkmaids
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Perennial herb with a corm and tuberous roots. Plant dies down after flowering.
- Size (W x H)
- 10-65cm high
- Leaves
- 1-2 narrow, fleshy channelled basal leaves 10-30cm x 3-6mm. Leaf-like bracts on flowering stem.
- Flowers
- Terminal cluster of 2-9 honey-scented flowers to 30mm wide. Anthers pink or purple. Erect triangular seed capsules remain on plant after seed shed.
- Flower colour
- White, often pink on outside
- Flower time
- September to December
- Growing conditions
- Moist well drained soils in heathland and open forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
- Attractive little plant for drifts amongst trees with a light canopy, in rockeries or in containers.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
