Helmholtzia glaberrima – Stream Lily
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Helmholtzia glaberrima |
| Common Name: | Stream Lily |
| Plant Type: | Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like |
| Height: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | White, Cream |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden |
| Climate Zone: | Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained, Needs regular watering |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Division |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Bog gardens, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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