Thelionema caespitosum – Tufted Lily

Thelionema caespitosum - tufted blue lily

This is a lovely clumping plant that has bright starry blue or white flowers borne through spring and summer. It makes a lovely rockery or border plant that also works well in a pot. Remove the dead flowers and associated stems after they have finished.

Thelionema caespitosum - tufted blue lily
Thelionema caespitosum - tufted blue lily
Thelionema caespitosum - tufted lily

Family : Phormiaceae

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Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like

Width : 0.3

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Thelionema caespitosum

Common Name : Tufted Lily

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : White, Blue

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies

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Thelionema caespitosum – Tufted Lily