Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Chamaescilla

Species:

Chamaescilla spiralis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

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:

Resprouts from underground corm after fire, showing vigorous regrowth common in Australian heathland species.