Purple Garland lily
Calostemma purpureum
Family: Amaryllidaceae
What it is like
A small plant. It grows 30-60 cm high. It spreads 10-20 cm wide. The leaves are fleshy and strap like. The flowers are like daffodil flowers. They are yellow or pink. The bulbs multiply and build up in number.
There are 4 Calostemma species. They grow in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate and semiarid places. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in dry soil and full sunlight. It can stand light frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, bulb
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed or by division of the bulbs.