Australian Native Plants Nursery

Leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens

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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.
Doryanthes excelsa

Description

Large leaved plant with bright green leaves from the Australian Agave family with large upright bright red flower head. Grows best in partial shade but will tolerate full sun. Frost hardy although flowers can be damaged by heavy frost. Excellent accent plant or large container plant

Details

Biological Name: Doryanthes excelsa
Common Name: Gymea Lily
Family: Agavaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring - early summer
Height: 6'
Width: 6'
See also...
Grass
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: $42.00
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): not available

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Did you know?

Lomandras are excellent for extracting phosphorous out of your soils? Good landscape shrub for planting with grevilleas and banksias. We have several new introductions.

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