Thysanotus tuberosus
“Common Fringe Lily”
HERB TO 30CM TALLUncommon perennial grass-like plant with fine grey-green leaves & spectacular purple flowers with fringed petals on stems to 60cm long in spring & summer. Develops numerous white tubers which are edible raw, but harvesting may kill the plant. Suitable for pots and garden beds.
Suitability | |
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Category | Herbs/Lilies |
Family | Liliaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Soil | Sandy |
Habitat | Wallum |
Features | |
Bush Food Plants, Cottage Garden Plants | |
Localities | |
Logan City, Lota, Manly, Manly West, Sunshine Coast district, Wynnum |