Ixiolirion tataricum

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Synonyms

Ixiolirion pallasii

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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

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

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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