Helmholtzia glaberrima – Stream Lily

Helmholtzia glaberimma - Stream Lily

A beautiful Australian native lily with glossy dark green arching leaves and large panicles of white or pale pink flowers in summer. It is a hardy and easy care large perennial plant with strappy leaves. It grows from underground rhizomes which make it a hardy plant, and if it becomes untidy, simply pull or prune off the affected leaves from the base, where it will sprout fresh new growth. It can grow to 2 metres tall and wide. It is a rainforest plant which grows near shady streams in its natural habitat, and it will look at its best in similar conditions, but it can take a more sunny position and some dryness once established. Good for attracting butterflies and other interesting insects. Tolerant of some frost, if leaf blackening occurs wait till all danger of frost is gone and prune off affected leaves.

Family : Philydraceae

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Plant Type : Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained, Needs regular watering

Special Uses : Bog gardens, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Helmholtzia glaberrima

Common Name : Stream Lily

Height : 2

Flower Color : White, Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects