Aletris aurea

Bogs Herbaceous Perennial

A species of grass-like herbaceous perennial native to the USA and often found in the boggy areas of Alabama, to around 80cm in height, with rosettes of lance-shaped green foliage. From May to July, upright, slender stems produce golden-yellow, bell-shaped, grainy-textured flowers which are clustered tightly along the top of the stems. Not often found in cultivation due to its reliance on moist, very acidic, nutrient-poor soils

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Nartheciaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

This plant is very difficult to cultivate as it requires consistently moist, very acidic, peaty conditions with nutrient-poor soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown under glass, by root division in early spring or by division of mature clumps during the growing season

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and Phytophthora