Ixiolirion Ixiolirion tataricum
Previously known as:
- Ixiolirion pallasii
- Phonetic Spelling
- ik-see-oh-LEER-ee-on tat-TAR-ih-kum
- Description
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Grow in full to PM only sunlight. When planting, bury bulbs 5 in. to base and space 4-6 in., 3-6 per sq. ft. Tolerates summer drought, but requires moisture during the growing season. Great for use in beds, rock gardens, ground covers, and woodland gardens. Blooms in late spring (May).
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ixiolirion
- Species:
- tataricum
- Family:
- Ixioliriaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Asia Minor, Turkey
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Ground Cover
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Blooms in late spring (May)
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Rock Garden
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
