Anthericum liliago

Taxobox
name = "Anthericum liliago"

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image_width = 250px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Liliales
familia = Liliaceae
genus = Anthericum
species = "A. liliago"
binomial = "Anthericum liliago"
binomial_authority = L.

"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.

Ethymology

The specific name liliago and means lily-like or lily-carrier.

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.

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.