Accession #: 199500156
Accession Date: 1995-07-20
Common name: Cerulean Flaxlily
Family: Asphodelaceae
Synonym(s):
Country of Origin: east tropical Africa, Madagascar
Description: Stem to 6 feet, leafy in lower part; leaves to 12 inches long and 1 inch wide; flowers blue or whitish, to 5/16" long, anthers yellow.
Uses:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Plant Uses are for informational purposes only. EEB Greenhouses assume no responsibility for adverse effects from the use of any plants referred to on this site. Always seek advice from a professional before using any plant medicinally.
USDA Zone: 9-10
Source: RHS 1995
Provenance:
Restrictions:
Culture:
They prefer sun or part-shade and a moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil. Propagate by division, or rooted offsets or from seed in spring and fall (autumn).