Doryanthes excelsa - 189 - Gymea Lily
PlantID: 189
Paten Park Native Nursery Data
Doryanthes excelsa - Gymea Lily
LILY TO 1 METRE TALL
Spectacular plant, sword-like leaves to 1 metre & huge erect flower spikes to 6 metres high, clusters of brilliant red flowers each 10 cm across in Spring/Summer. Plants flower in 6-7 years from seed. Flowers attract birds. Stems are bush tucker roasted.