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Chocolate Lily - Arthropodium strictum (Gitjawil matom) seeds

Chocolate Lily - Arthropodium strictum (Gitjawil matom) seeds

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Arthropodium strictum - Chocolate Lily (Gitjawil Matom)
A delightful native lily with edible tubers and flowers that smell like chocolate.

Quick Facts

  • Height: Grows to about 30–60 cm tall.
  • Flowers: Deep pink to mauve blooms with a sweet chocolate fragrance, flowering from September to December.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soils in grassy areas, woodlands, and open forests.
  • Position: Thrives in full sun or semi-shade.
  • Climate: Frost and drought tolerant; survives underground during severe winters.

Why Grow Arthropodium strictum?

The Chocolate Lily is a versatile and low-maintenance plant, ideal for small gardens, rockeries, or containers. Its striking mauve flowers and chocolate-like scent make it a favourite for sensory gardens, while its drought and frost tolerance ensure it thrives in a variety of conditions. Perfect for gardeners seeking beauty, resilience, and a touch of edible delight.

Bush Food Note

Chocolate Lily is an edible gem with multiple culinary uses:

  • Tubers:
    • Harvested around 15 cm below the surface, typically 3.5 cm in length.
    • Best eaten young; raw tubers are slightly sweet and can be roasted for added flavour.
  • Flowers:
    • Edible and perfect for adding colour and sweetness to salads.
    • Use as a decorative topping for cakes, biscuits, and tarts.

How to Grow

  1. Sowing Instructions:

    • Sow seeds in autumn for best results.
    • Ensure soil is well-draining and lightly cover seeds with soil.

  2. Position:

    • Plant in full sun or semi-shaded areas.
    • Suitable for gardens under trees, in rockeries, or in containers.

  3. Care Tips:

    • Minimal watering required once established.
    • Can be easily transplanted and survives underground during harsh winters.
    • Prune dead foliage in late winter to encourage fresh spring growth.

Uses in Your Garden

  • Rockeries: Ideal for small, sunny patches in home gardens.
  • Edible Garden: A unique addition to bush food gardens with edible flowers and tubers.
  • Sensory Garden: Delightful chocolate-scented flowers for a multi-sensory experience.
  • Understory Planting: Grows well under trees and in woodland areas.

Germination Tips

  • Timeframe: Seeds germinate in 1–2 months when sown in autumn.
  • Soil: Ensure the soil is well-drained and not overly compacted.
  • Moisture: Keep the soil moist during germination without waterlogging.

Order Now

Add a touch of beauty and delicious aroma to your garden with Arthropodium strictum. Its chocolate-scented flowers, edible tubers, and versatility make it a must-have for native plant enthusiasts.

Order your Chocolate Lily seeds today and enjoy the beauty and fragrance of this Australian native gem!