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Siberian Lily Ixiolirion tataricum

Other Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Ixiolirion pallasii
Phonetic Spelling
ik-see-oh-LEER-ee-on tat-TAR-ih-kum
Description

Siberian Lily is a 15 inch tall, lily-like, flowering bulbous perennial that is native to east Asia. The large, violet, blooms appear in late spring atop tall, slender stems and last until early summer. The blossoms make excellent cut flowers. The genus name refers to the Tarter mountains in Russia. The species name honors Peter Simon Pallas, an 18th century botanist.

Siberian Lily does best in nutrient-rich, well draining soil in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon-only sunlight. Provide consistent moisture after planting the bulbs and during the growing season, although the plant will tolerate a dry summer.  Typically the plant goes dormant after flowering in summer and, at the point, you should cease watering. The plant is grown from bulbs that you should plant in the fall, 5 inches deep to the base of the bulb. When planting, space the bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart and 3 to 6 bulbs per square foot. If your area has cold winters, you should cover the planted bulbs with a thin layer of mulch. This is a great plant for use in beds, rock gardens, ground covers, and woodland gardens.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

No known diseases or insect pests.

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Tags:
#bulb#drought tolerant#purple flowers#spring flowers#deer resistant#groundcover#rock garden#flowers late spring#spring flowering bulbs#rodent proof#perennial#woodland
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#bulb#drought tolerant#purple flowers#spring flowers#deer resistant#groundcover#rock garden#flowers late spring#spring flowering bulbs#rodent proof#perennial#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Ixiolirion
    Species:
    tataricum
    Family:
    Ixioliriaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Bulb
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Asia Minor, East Central Turkey to Siberia and Himalaya
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    deer
    Bulb Storage:
    Store in a cool, dry place. Plant bulbs 5 inches deep in the fall.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Ground Cover
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
  • 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)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Soil pH:
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Occasionally Dry
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Blue
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Umbel
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Funnel
    Flower Petals:
    6 petals/rays
    Flower Description:
    Funnel -shaped blue or violet-blue flowers, with a dark stripe down each petal, blooms in late spring through early summer.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Linear
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Sparse, basel, lance-shaped leaves.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Naturalized Area
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Cutting Garden
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Specimen
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought