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Siberian Lily (Ixiolirion tataricum)

Ixiolirion tataricum flowers
Lavender-blue trumpet flowers
Ixiolirion tataricum plant
Grassy foliage
Ixiolirion tataricum close-up
Floral detail
Ixiolirion tataricum group
Rock garden planting

Siberian Lily: A Central Asian Treasure

The Siberian Lily (Ixiolirion tataricum), also known as Lily-of-the-Altai, Lavender Mountain Lily, or Tartar Lily, is a bulbous perennial from the steppes and mountains of Central Asia. In late spring, it produces loose umbels of 3-8 delicate, trumpet-shaped, lavender-blue flowers with a yellow throat on 12-18 inch stems above narrow, grass-like leaves. It is synonymous with Ixiolirion ledebourii, I. montanum, and I. pallasii.

Rock Garden Specialist

Plant bulbs in autumn in full sun, extremely well-drained, gritty soil. It requires a hot, dry summer dormancy. Perfect for rock gardens, scree beds, and alpine troughs. The delicate flowers sway gracefully in the breeze. It is a rare and choice bulb for collectors of Central Asian flora.

Taxonomy

  • Family: Ixioliriaceae
  • Genus: Ixiolirion
  • Species: tataricum
  • Synonyms: Ixiolirion ledebourii, Ixiolirion montanum, Ixiolirion pallasii

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