Anthericum Species, St. Bernard's Lily

Anthericumliliago

Genus
Anthericum (an-THER-ih-kum)
Species
liliago (lil-ee-AH-go)
Synonym
Anthericum amoenum
Anthericum intermedium
Anthericum macrocarpum
Liliago vulgaris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska

Brandon, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Lithia, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Odessa, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Nashua, New Hampshire

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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S
Deland, FL | May 2010 | positive

I found this plant growing at the gardens at Bok Tower and brought some seeds home. It does well but does not like full sun in Florida.It...Read More

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Fort Lauderdale, FL | June 2005 | neutral

i live in ft lauderdale florida. if anyone has success with this plant please provide your findings. I have purchased 3 plants from a l...Read More

R
Rapid City, SD (Zone 5b) | August 2001 | neutral

Upright with small trumpet-shaped flowers with gray-green, long narrow grass-like leaves. Prefers rich well-drained soil and full sun. ...Read More

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