Anthericum liliago 'Major'

Also Known As

GRASS LILY
St. Bernard's Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

5a-10a

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Anthericum liliago 'Major' plant details

Anthericum liliago 'Major' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In 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 'Major'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthericum liliago 'Major'

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

This form of the St. Bernard's Lily has substantially larger flowers, close to a Paradiasia liliastrum. Very showy and rare.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

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How to Grow Anthericum liliago 'Major'

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