Blue grass lily
Caesia parviflora var. vittata

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

A tufted herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It is 10-60 cm high and 10-50 cm wide. The leaves are 30 cm long and grass-like. The stems are 50 cm tall and branched. The flowers are 2 cm across. They are borne in clusters of 2-4. There are 6 petals which are lilac blue.

There are 7 Caesia species. It has also been put in the family Liliaceae and Anthericaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in light or heavy soils and need an open sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. They can be grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Caesia vittata R. Br.;