Arthropodium strictum|Chocolate Lily
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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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)
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0.2-0.8m x 0.2-1m
- Leaves
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Narrow, flat, slightly channelled leaves 10-60cm x 1-10mm.
- Flowers
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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
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Deep pink to mauve
- Flower time
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September to December
- Growing conditions
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Well drained soils in grassy areas, woodlands and open forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Commonly used for
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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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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
