Photo of Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii by Patricia Cunningham

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Also Known As

  • Japanese Perennial Cardiocrinum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 72"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 3a-7b

3.5" | $21

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Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii plant details

Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 72 IN tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rosette-forming, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rosettes of glossy foliage heavily veined in burgundy in spring makes this perennial from Japan worth growing! At about 4 years, 4'-6’ stems shoot up topped with lightly fragrant, green tinged white lily flowers after which the parent dies but not until it offsets pups which begin the cycle again. Said to be more heat and cold tolerant that others in this genus. Well drained, moist, organic soil, AM sun to bright shade.
Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii is a giant woodland lily from Japan with bold heart-shaped leaves to three feet tall. Much hardier than the Himalayan C. giganteum and hardy in much of Canada. The spikes of showy white flowers with red and green accents rise to four to six feet in summer in the year that the bulb reaches flowering size. Each bulb blooms only once and then dies but daughter bulbs are produced in their year of bloom. Rich, moist soil, woodland conditions.

Gardening facts about Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii plant

How to Grow Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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