Lloydia serotina

RHS Plant Profile
Snowdon lily
Snowdon lily visionspictures.com

Other common names

alpine lily, mountain spiderwort

Synonyms

Anthericum serotinum

Bulbs

A very rare, native, bulbous perennial found (in the British Isles) only on Snowdon. The leaves are fine and rush-like, 10-20cm long and the flowers bell-shaped with six white petals veined in purple, appearing in June

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Liliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Temp. N. Hemisphere

How to Grow

Cultivation

Found in rocky ground on mountainsides, requiring well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil, with good light and protection from excessive winter wet, for example in a rock garden or alpine house

Propagation

See bulb propagation, or propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Rock garden

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free