About
Notholirion macrophyllum, the large-leaved false lily, is a perennial bulb producing large, lance-shaped basal leaves and an erect stem bearing a raceme of funnel-shaped flowers in summer. A rewarding and ornamental bulb for a cool, well-drained border.
About the genus
Notholirion are perennial bulbs with narrowly lance-shaped basal leaves in a tuft and erect stems bearing racemes of funnel-shaped, lily-like flowers in summer. Grown in cool, well-drained borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.