Thysanotus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Thysanotus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Thysanotus patersonii
Thysanotus patersonii
Family: Asphodelaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it might succeed outdoors in the mildest areas of the country. It tolerates temperatures down to about -7°c in Australian gardens, though this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers and longer colder and wetter winters. A twining plant, it often trails on the ground if there is no support for it to climb.
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Thysanotus tuberosus
Thysanotus tuberosus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Cultivation
Thysanotus tuberosus is found in the warm temperate to tropical zones. It is not very cold-hardy, tolerating occasionally short-lived temperatures falling to about -7°c. Requires a fertile well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position.
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