Chocolate Lily

Arthropodium strictum, Asparagaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fibrous SatinashSyzygium fibrosum

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Hillock BushMelaleuca hypericifolia

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Gymea LilyDoryanthes excelsa

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

White MyrtleAustromyrtus inophloia

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Creek Sandpaper FigFicus coronata

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Small Vanilla LilyArthropodium minus

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

Prickly-leaved Tea TreeMelaleuca styphelioides

Tea tree species produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of herbaceous plants including native lilies

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionOrnamentalPollinator Support

Edible Parts

TuberFlowersYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Chocolate Lily grow in?

Chocolate Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Chocolate Lily?

Good companions for Chocolate Lily include Fibrous Satinash, Hillock Bush, Gymea Lily, White Myrtle, Creek Sandpaper Fig.

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