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Lloydia serotina

Snowdon lily

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

Other common names
alpine lily
mountain spiderwort
Synonyms
Anthericum serotinum
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Liliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
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

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