27th October - Caesia calliantha - Blue Grass-lily

Caesia calliantha


Description:
Leaves grass-like with a simple raceme as an inflorescence.


Flowering:
Flowers August to October.


Threats:
Can be overgrown by more vigorous species.


Management:
The Blue Grass-lily dies back to its bulb each summer. At this time, the area where the lily grows needs a fairly severe mowing or some other way of reducing competition.