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:
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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.
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Flowers:
- Edible and perfect for adding colour and sweetness to salads.
- Use as a decorative topping for cakes, biscuits, and tarts.
How to Grow
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Sowing Instructions:
- Sow seeds in autumn for best results.
- Ensure soil is well-draining and lightly cover seeds with soil.
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Position:
- Plant in full sun or semi-shaded areas.
- Suitable for gardens under trees, in rockeries, or in containers.
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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!