Doryanthes excelsa
“Gymea Lily”
LILY TO 1 METRE TALLSpectacular plant, sword-like leaves to 1 metre & huge erect flower spikes to 6 metres high, clusters of brilliant red flowers each 10 cm across in Spring/Summer. Plants flower in 6-7 years from seed. Flowers attract birds. Stems are bush tucker roasted.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Lily |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
| Features | |
| Bee Attracting, Bird Attracting, Bush Food Plants, Butterfly Plants, Screen Plants, Windbreaks | |
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