Glory lily. Gloriosa superba
Native to tropical Asia and Africa
An aggressive garden escape which is spreading rapidly on the north coast of NSW. It invades coastal dunes, rainforest and headlands.
Form: Scrambler or climber. Stems up to 2 - 4m long.
Flower: Large with 6 red/orange and yellow petals. Spring to autumn.
Fruit/Seed: Large green pod turning black with bright orange to brown seeds.
Control: A very difficult plant to completely eradicate. Manual control includes removing the rhizomes with a knife. Ensure the entire plant is removed.
Chemical controls are available. Herbicide spray is best applied as soon as the plants emerge.