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Helmholtzia glaberrima

Also Known As

  • Flax Lily
  • Stream Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

Helmholtzia glaberrima plant details

Helmholtzia glaberrima is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helmholtzia glaberrima

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: philydraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helmholtzia glaberrima

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Helmholtzia glaberrima plant

How to Grow Helmholtzia glaberrima

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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