Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
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Ixiolirion tataricum
lavender mountain lily
Ixiolirion tataricum or lavender mountain lily is a stunning, low-growing ornamental perennial. This wildflower is native to the steppes and mountains of the former Soviet Union, but can now be found in gardens around the world. It is easy to grow and requires minimal care, making it a great choice for both experienced and novice gardeners. The flowers of Ixiolirion tataricum appear in early summer, with long, delicate stems of bright purple-blue flowers, each with six petals.
The foliage is a soft, blue-green, and the plant can reach up to 40cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and other areas with limited growing space. It is also drought-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for dry, sunny spots. Ixiolirion tataricum is a beautiful, hardy plant that is perfect for adding low-maintenance colour and texture to any garden. With its bright, vibrant flowers and easy-care requirements, this wildflower is sure to bring beauty and charm to any landscape.
Commonly known as the Siberian lily or lavender mountain lily, this unusual hardy perennial bulb will produce electric blue umbels of delicate funnel shaped flowers above long slender stems, trumpeting your attention from May into July, dancing a jolly tune above grass like foliage. A dark stripe down the centre of each petal simply adds to the depth of the violet, indigo blue, and contrasts with the bright yellow stamen. Once flowered, this regal triumph will retreat for the hottest periods of the summer into dormancy and rest, ready to proclaim its return for years to come!
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Ixiolirion tataricum
- Flower colour
- Blue, purple
- Bulb size
- 5/6
- Established height
- 30-40cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 30 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Borders
Meadows
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Full shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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