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Nectaroscordum tripedale
Honey Lily
Origin: Europe and Asia.
| Family |
| Alliaceae |
| Genus |
| Nectaroscordum |
| Species |
| tripedale |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials |
| Synonyms |
| Liliaceae Nectaroscordum tripedale |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 - H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 - 10 |
| Height |
| 90 cm |
| Spread |
| 15 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An onion-scented, herbaceous perennial. |
| Landscape |
| Borders and beds because of the showy blossoms and unusual foliage. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers well drained soils, may become invasive if grown in full sun. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No notable pest or disease problems. |
| Habitat |
| Wooded areas of the Caucuses. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are linear, with sheathing at the base of the stem. The leaves die back at or shortly after flowering. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are numerous with subtle colouring. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed in early spring or from offset bulbils. |
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