Small Vanilla Lily

Arthropodium minus, Asparagaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wallangarra WattleAcacia adunca

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Hillock BushMelaleuca hypericifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

MuntriesKunzea pomifera

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Tall Rice FlowerPimelea ligustrina

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Chocolate LilyArthropodium strictum

Two Arthropodium species may compete for root space and exhibit mild allelopathy

Giant Spear LilyDoryanthes palmeri

Giant Spear Lily's massive size competes heavily with smaller vanilla lily

Old Man SaltbushAtriplex nummularia

High soil salinity from Old Man Saltbush inhibits vanilla lily growth

Uses

Functions

Edible TubersHabitat CreationErosion Control

Edible Parts

TubersYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Aboriginal Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Small Vanilla Lily grow in?

Small Vanilla Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Small Vanilla Lily?

Good companions for Small Vanilla Lily include Wallangarra Wattle, Hillock Bush, Muntries, Tall Rice Flower.

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