Ixiolirion tataricum
Native from Central Asia and Turkey. The linear and lancelolate leaves form a basal rosette. The umbel of blue funnel shaped flowers are born on 30cm high stems. The plant looks very much like the Californian Triteleia laxa which flowers 2 weeks later. Multiplies easily by seed.
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Native to :Turquie à Asie centrale
- Native climate :continental
- Colour :Blue
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Borders - Rockery - Containers or pot
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 3-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 3-4), May (sem. 1-2)