Caesia micrantha (Pale Grass-lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Anthericaceae |
| Genus | Caesia |
| Species | micrantha |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Western Australia from Geraldton to Esperance. Caesia micrantha honours Federigo Cesi (1585 - 1630) an Italian naturalist. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 15 - 60 cm |
| Flowering Period | September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rhizomatous, tuberous and tufted. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Habitat | Thrives in sand, sandy loam, lateritic soils, granite and winter-wet flats. |
| Leaf Description | Thin, long and lengthen to a spike. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are held up on stems 35 cm above the leaves. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are white and purple. The leaves are dark green. |
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