A terribly invasive plant that invades waterways, bushland and pastures
This weed is spread easily by seed and vegetation, the most effective way to combat this weed is to dig out the entire plant, removing flowers before they seed can help stop the spread of seed if the plants are too difficult to dig out.
Botanic Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
Common Name: Arum Lily, Lily of the Nile, Calla Lily, Trumpet Lily, Death Lily, Garden Calla & more
Origin: South Africa
Flowers: November to February
Large clumping perrenial that grow aprox 1.5m High x 1.5m Wide, Fruits appear April -July so it is best to remove plants or flowers before April
Some Indigenous alternatives to Arum Lily are:
Botanic Name: Diplarrena morea
Common Name: Butterfly Flag
Flowers: October – December
Size: 0.1-0.7 m x 0.5-1 m
Position: Full Sun Semi Shade
Great Plant for Rockeries and Garden beds,creates habitat for frogs
Photo Credit: Linda Sijpkes
Botanic Name: Lomandra longifolia
Common Name: Spiny Headed Mat Rush
Flowers: September to February
Size: 0.5-1 m x 0.5-1.2 m
Position: Semi Shade or Full Sun
Provides habitat for frogs, nectar for Butterflies and food for caterpillars
Photo Credit: Vicflora
