Doryanthes excelsa, commonly known as the Gymea Lily, is a striking Australian native plant known for its tall flower spike and large, sword-like leaves. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, requiring moderate watering once established.

Size at maturity: up to 6 meters tall when in bloom, with a rosette of leaves reaching 1.5–2.5 meters wide