Caesia parviflora var. vittata
Pale Grass Lily
Johnsoniaceae
Description:
Widespread, common, many-branched erect herb to 80cm, usually hairless. Alternate or opposite leaves to 6cm x 10mm, sometimes minutely toothed, hairless or sparsely hairy. 5-petalled flowers to 8mm in cymes, throughout year. Flowers bluish with darker lines, filaments blue, often with white marks. Oblong papery seed capsule to 7mm, hairless.
Special Features:
Highly valued for its ornamental appeal, it is used as a low-maintenance filler, edging, or rockery plant in native, cottage, or coastal gardens, plants feature vibrant blue to mauve flowers, which are often described as "neon-bright". It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. It is also drought-tolerant once established and effective for soil stabilization.
Natural Habitat:
Dry Eucalypt Forest, Wet Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Moist, Well-drained, Loam, Sandy
Tree/Shrub Height:
Erect herb to 80cm
Attracts:
Bees, Butterflies, Fauna, Insects
Flower Colour:
Blue, Mauve, Violet
Caesia parviflora var. vittata - Pale Grass Lily
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