Dichopogon strictus Chocolate lily (Liliaceae)

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Dichopogon strictus
Chocolate lily
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The Dichopogon strictus plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chocolate lily.

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Latin Name:  Dichopogon strictus
Common Name:  Chocolate lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  J.G.Bak.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open forests and heathlands in sandy soils[154]. Also found in grassland[193].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. It tolerates temperatures down to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[157] but this cannot be translated directly to this country due to our cooler summers and longer, wetter and colder winters. It is likely to need protection when grown oudoors in Britain. Requires a sandy loam and leafmold[1]. Succeeds in most soils in a sunny position in Australian gardens[157]. The flowers have a delicious scent of chocolate[157, 193].

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