Ixiolirion tataricum
Siberian lily
A low-growing, hardy bulbous perennial to around 40cm in height, with long, thin, grass-like blue-green foliage. Funnel-shaped bright blue flowers with darker stripes appear on long, slender stems from May to July. Suits smaller gardens well, bringing a splash of colour to rock gardens and small borders and may be left undisturbed to naturalise in wildflower meadows
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ixioliriaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Ixiolirion are bulbous perennials with narrowly lance-shaped leaves and racemes or umbels of deep blue, funnel-shaped flowers in spring and early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Turkey to Kashmir
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly during the growing season and feed with a high-potash fertiliser when flowering. Mulch in winter and leave undisturbed to encourage naturalisation
Propagation
Propagate by division in late autumn to early winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and lily beetle
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to lily diseases
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