Leucocrinum montanum
Nutt.
Sand Lily, Common starlily
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Description
Leucocrinum montanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Root. No more details are given.
Medicinal Uses
PoulticeA poultice of the pulverized roots has been applied to sores and swellings.
Distribution
South-western N. America - Oregon to California.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position in a well-drained but moisture-retentive alkaline soil. Tolerates temperatures down to about -20°c.
Propagation
Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe if possible otherwise in early spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
