Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Arthropodium

Species:

Arthropodium caesioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from tuberous roots after fire. Common in fire-prone eucalypt woodlands and benefits from periodic burning.