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Ixiolirion tataricum (Siberian lily)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.05m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ixiolirion tataricum
Other names
Siberian lily, Ixiolirion montanum, Ixiolirion pallasii, Tartar lily, Altai lily
Genus
Ixiolirion Ixiolirion
Species
I. tataricum - I. tataricum is a bulbous perennial with rosettes of linear to lance-shaped basal leaves and, from spring to early summer, loose umbels of funnel-shaped, blue or violet-blue flowers with a darker stripe down the centre of each petal.
Ixiolirion tataricum is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Flower
Violet, Blue in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Only remove leaves after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Ixiolirion tataricum (Siberian lily) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant bulbs 15cm deep in autumn in well-drained, neutral loam in sun. Typically goes dormant after flowering in summer. Mulch in winter to protect from winter wet. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely in growth. Keep dry when dormant in summer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ixiolirion tataricum
Other names
Siberian lily, Ixiolirion montanum, Ixiolirion pallasii, Tartar lily, Altai lily
Genus
Ixiolirion Ixiolirion
Species
I. tataricum - I. tataricum is a bulbous perennial with rosettes of linear to lance-shaped basal leaves and, from spring to early summer, loose umbels of funnel-shaped, blue or violet-blue flowers with a darker stripe down the centre of each petal.
Native to
Central Asia, Southwestern Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Only remove leaves after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Ixiolirion tataricum (Siberian lily) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant bulbs 15cm deep in autumn in well-drained, neutral loam in sun. Typically goes dormant after flowering in summer. Mulch in winter to protect from winter wet. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely in growth. Keep dry when dormant in summer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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