Anthericum liliago
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| clade: | Angiosperms |
| clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Agavoideae |
| Genus: | Anthericum |
| Species: | A. liliago |
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| Anthericum liliago L. |
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Anthericum liliago (St Bernard's Lily) is a species of the genus Anthericum. It is native to Europe and Turkey, growing in dry pastures, stony places and open woods and flowering in early summer.
[edit] Etymology
The specific epithet liliago means lily-like or lily-carrier.
[edit] Description
Vigorous herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots, 60–90 cm (2.0–3.0 ft) high. Leaves narrowly linear, 12–40 cm (4.7–16 in). 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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