Overview
Anthericum liliago major is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Anthericum, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anthericum liliago major grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Anthericum liliago major is a columnar upright cultivar of the Anthericum genus, belonging to the Asparagaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. It tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations with west, south, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, and can also be used as cut flowers. Propagation is by seed sown in pots in a cold frame during spring or autumn, or by division in spring.
About the genus
Anthericum is a genus of species, rhizomatous perennial plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It was formerly placed in its own family, Anthericaceae. The species have rhizomatous or tuberous roots, long narrow leaves and branched stems carrying starry white flowers.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anthericum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anthericum liliago major size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthericum liliago major
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anthericum liliago major?
Anthericum liliago major prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthericum liliago major need?
Anthericum liliago major is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Anthericum liliago major hardy in the UK?
Anthericum liliago major has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Anthericum liliago major?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn, Division in spring.