This tuberous perennial has numerous upright dark green grass-like leaves that form a tufted habit. The small greenish flowers are arranged in a slender spike on a tall stem and appear during early summer followed by blue-black berries.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Gymnostachys ancepsis naturally found in Australia from the eastern coast of New South Wales and extending into Queensland and grows in protected gullies or in rainforests.

It prefers a moist, well drained organic rich soil in a semi shaded position and is frost and drought tender.

The Settler's Flax is grown for its tufted habit and is planted along borders or used as an understorey in parks or gardens. It is planted in rainforest settings or along gullies and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is suitable for coastal regions and is used in patio pots or in shaded courtyards. ID 1889

Gymnostachys(jim-no-STAK-is)anceps(AN-keps)

Araceae(a-RAY-see-ee)