Scrambling Lily

Geitonoplesium cymosum

Physical Characteristics

Geitonoplesium cymosum is an evergreen Perennial Climber growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked. They make a fine substitute for asparagus[2, 154, 177, 193].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known