Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Chamaescilla

Species:

Chamaescilla maculata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulbous perennial that resprouts from underground bulbs after fire. Common in fire-prone heathlands and woodlands of southeastern Australia.