Thysanotus tuberosus
Common Fringe Lily
The fringe on the petals of this small (20mm) flower is stunning and only last for one day. The tuberous roots can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant grows from 20 cm to 60 cm tall and blooms from late Spring/early Summer.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Common Fringe Lily
Latin name
Thysanotus tuberosus
type
Tuber
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.15 M
0.60 M
Thysanotus tuberosus
The fringe on the petals of this small (20mm) flower is stunning and only last for one day. The tuberous roots can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant grows from 20 cm to 60 cm tall and blooms from late Spring/early Summer.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Found growing naturally in the warm temperate to tropical zones, it requires a fertile well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position. In general, this species has proved to be difficult to maintain in cultivation but if it's natural environment can be created, it should thrive.
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