This tuberous perennial herb forms a tuft of long grass-like dark green leaves. The purplish saucer-shaped flowers have fringed petals and appear consecutively in a terminal cluster that is held above the foliage on a tall stem from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Thysanotus multiflorus is naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in coastal Banksia and Jarrah forests. 

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy soil in a protected sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant. 

The Many-flowered Fringe Lily is grown for its flowers and tufted habit. It is planted in small or native gardens in rockeries or raised garden beds and used as a front border along pathways. It is also used in pots and tubs. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years but may be short lived. ID 565

Thysanotus (thi-SAN-o-tus) multiflorus (mul-tee-FLOR-us)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family