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Dichopogon Species, Chocolate Lily

Dichopogonstrictus

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Genus
Dichopogon (dy-koh-POH-gon)
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Species
strictus (STRIK-tus)
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Synonym
Arthropodium laxum
Arthropodium strictum
Dichopogon humilis
Dichopogon leimonophilus
Dichopogon setosus
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

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Nick3339
| September 2012 | positive

An Australian native the aboriginal people use this plant for bush tucker. With this one, we eat the underground stems, so they'll grow t...Read More

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choclily
| October 2004 | neutral

The chocolate lily enjoys well-drained soil that is either sandy, loamy or clay

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