Description
Notholirion –
There are about 6 species of bulbous perennial in this genus. They occur in open woodland, scrub, and rocky mountains from Afghanistan to Western China. They produce basal tufts of naroowly lance shaped leaves in winter, followed by racemes of nodding, trumpet or funnel shaped flowers in summer. Where marginally hardy, grow in a protected site outdoors. They grow best in areas with cool summers.
Plant 4-6″ deep in autumn in deep, humus rich, well drained soil in partial shade. Provide protection during periods of prolong cold.
N. bulbuliferum – This bulbous perennial found from Nepal to Western China grows 5′ feet tall. It produces narrow, lance shaped, basal leaves, to 18″ long. In summer it bears racemes of 10-30 trumpet shaped, pale lilac flowers, to 1 ½” long, with green tips.
Zones 7-10
