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Small Vanilla Lily (Arthropodium minus) seeds

Small Vanilla Lily (Arthropodium minus) seeds

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SMALL VANILLA LILY (Arthropodium minus)

Quick Facts

  • Common Name: Small Vanilla Lily
  • Botanical Name: Arthropodium minus
  • Height: Up to 0.3 meters
  • Flowering Time: September–December (purple or pink flowers)
  • Fruit Maturity: January–February
  • Preferred Habitat: Eucalyptus forests, woodlands, sub-alpine meadows, and drier habitats
  • Soil Type: Well-drained soils, often shallow or rocky
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to semi-shade
  • Drought Tolerance: Deciduous in drought, resprouts after fire

Why Grow Small Vanilla Lily?

  • Decorative Appeal: Graceful, grass-like leaves and delicate purple or pink flowers add elegance to rockeries, containers, and grasslands.
  • Hardy Nature: Tolerates dry conditions and thrives in a variety of habitats, including under trees.
  • Versatile Planting: Suitable for mass plantings, understorey, or as part of native garden designs.
  • Aromatic Leaves: Vanilla-scented foliage enhances sensory garden experiences.

Bush Tucker Note

  • Edible Tubers: Can be eaten raw or roasted throughout the year.
  • Edible Flowers: Delicate blooms can be used as a garnish or enjoyed as a subtle edible treat.

How to Grow

Sowing Instructions:

  1. Seed Treatment:
    • No pre-treatment required.
  2. Temperature:
    • Germination occurs best at cooler temperatures, such as 16°C.
  3. Sowing Depth:
    • Surface sow or lightly cover with soil.

Germination:

  • Timing: Seeds germinate readily within 4–8 weeks.
  • Direct Seeding: Can be sown directly into pots or garden beds.

Care Tips:

  • Watering: Requires minimal watering once established.
  • Fertilization: Apply small amounts of native plant fertilizer to promote growth.
  • Dormancy: Dies back to tubers in summer and re-shoots in autumn.

Uses in Your Garden

  • Rockeries: Adds texture and color to rocky landscapes.
  • Grasslands: Blends seamlessly into native grassland ecosystems.
  • Understorey Planting: Thrives under trees in filtered sunlight.
  • Containers: Ideal for decorative pots, bringing elegance to patios and balconies.

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Enhance your native garden with the Small Vanilla Lily, a drought-hardy perennial with delicate flowers and edible tubers. Perfect for Australian gardens and eco-friendly landscapes!