Anthericum liliago
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Anthericum liliago (St Bernard's Lily) is a species of the genus Anthericum and family Liliaceae It is native to Europe and Turkey growing in dry pastures, stony places and open woods. Flowers in early summer.
[edit] Ethymology
The specific name liliago and means lily-like or lily-carrier.
[edit] Description
Vigorous herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots, 60-90 cm (2 to 3 feet) high. Leaves narrowly linear, 12-40 cm. Raceme with 6-10 lily-like white flowers.
[edit] Cultivation
Best grown in well drained soil in a sunny position. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock every 3 to 4 years. Slow starter but forms large clumps with time. USDA Zone 6.
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