Scientific Name
Chlidanthus
(klid-ANTH-us)
fragrans
Common Name
Perfumed fairy lily, Delicate lily
Summer/Fall Bulbs
Plant Fact Sheets
Consumer Hort
Geophyte Organ:
Bulb
Light Requirements:
Full-AM Sun
Height:
10-12 inches (22-30 cm)
Flowering Season:
Summer
Flower Color:
Yellow
Planting Time:
Spring
Planting Depth:
Cover 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Spacing Between Bulbs:
4-6 inches (10-15 cm); one per 6-inch pot
Hardiness:
Tender II - injured below 50
°
F (10
°
C)
Bulb Storage:
Store bulbs dry at 50
°
F (10
°
C)
Comments:
Long lasting, fragrant, cut flower; prefers well-drained soil; leaves appear after flowering
Cultivars:
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USDA Hardiness Zones
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
-
-
C
C
C
C
C
M
H
H
C=container; H=hardy; M=hardy with mulch; Sp=plant spring, harvest fall; F=fall plant
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