Anthericum ramosum
branched St Bernard's lily
A rhizomatous perennial with long, strap-like, grey-green leaves. Spikes of pure white, star-shaped flowers appear on 90cm stems in early and mid-summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Anthericum are deciduous fleshy-rooted perennials with linear basal leaves and erect stems bearing lax racemes or panicles of starry or trumpet-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by brown seed capsules
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Ideally grow in soil that is moist but well-drained in summer and well-drained over winter. Full sun is essential
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Seed spikes are attractive and can be left, or cut back to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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