Blue Stars Lily / Blue Squill - Chamaescilla corymbosa (Mudrut) seeds

Chamaescilla corymbosa - Blue Stars (Blue Squill, Mudrurt)
A stunning tuberous perennial with vibrant blue flowers and edible tubers, perfect for native and ornamental gardens.

Quick Facts

• Height: Grows to 10–15 cm tall.
• Flowers: Blue (occasionally pale blue or white), blooming from July to December, with individual flowers lasting one day.
• Foliage: Linear leaves forming a rosette, dying back to the tuber after flowering.
• Soil: Thrives in damp, sandy soils; suitable for woodland, forest, or heath habitats.
• Position: Prefers a sunny to semi-shaded location.
• Climate: Frost-tolerant, ideal for temperate and coastal regions.

Why Grow Chamaescilla corymbosa?

Blue Stars is a charming native plant that adds seasonal beauty to gardens while offering edible tubers. Its vibrant flowers and adaptability to various environments make it a versatile and rewarding choice for bush food gardens, ornamental displays, and native landscapes.

Bush Food Note

The tubers of Blue Stars are small, edible, and nutritious:

• Taste: Starchy and crunchy, with a flavor similar to potato.
• Uses:
  • Eaten raw for a crunchy snack.
  • Steamed or cooked as a starchy vegetable.
• Harvest: Tubers are found near the surface, making them easy to collect.

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Seeds require smoke treatment to germinate.
   • Sprinkle smoke-treated vermiculite over sown seeds for best results.

2. Position:

   • Plant in a sunny to semi-shaded area with well-draining, sandy soil.
   • Suitable for damp environments such as rock gardens, woodlands, or heathlands.

3. Care Tips:

   • Water regularly to maintain soil moisture during the growing season.
   • Allow the plant to die back naturally after flowering; tubers will regenerate the following year.
   • Frost-tolerant but avoid planting in areas prone to extreme cold or heat.

Uses in Your Garden

• Bush Food Garden: Produces edible tubers with a starchy, potato-like flavor.
• Ornamental Value: Striking blue flowers brighten gardens and landscapes.
• Native Landscaping: Ideal for rockeries, forest understories, or sandy soils in native gardens.
• Wildlife Habitat: Flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Germination occurs within a few weeks under optimal conditions.
• Pre-Treatment: Smoke treatment enhances germination success.
• Temperature: Ideal germination temperature is 18–22°C.
• Season: Best sown in spring or autumn; avoid the hottest and coldest months.

Order Now

Bring the elegance and utility of Chamaescilla corymbosa to your garden. With its striking flowers, edible tubers, and easy care, Blue Stars is a delightful and practical addition to any landscape.

Order your Blue Stars seeds today and grow a piece of Australia’s natural heritage!