Anthericum liliago

Also Known As

GRASS LILY
ST.BERNARD'S LILY

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Anthericum liliago plant details

Anthericum liliago is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anthericum liliago

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthericum liliago

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Among the most beautiful of hardy flowers," William Robinson once proclaimed in reference to this easily grown, quick-to-establish European member of the Lily family. And we fully agree. Enchanting, starlike white flowers embellish slender leafless stems arising from a base of narrow grassy foliage. The seed spikes are equally lovely. Naturalize in a warm, sunny spot with fertile, well drained soil, and don't forget to cut a few of its flowers for your next bouquet.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

St. Bernard's Lily, (not really a dog), grassy leaves, many 2" starry white flowers on 18" stems, very attractive when used in mass plantings.. ZONE 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Native to Switzerland, grows in clumps of grass-like leaves. Open trumpet-shaped, pure white flowers 1" across are born in loose spikes.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

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Gardening facts about Anthericum liliago plant

How to Grow Anthericum liliago

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant