Overview

Nothoscordum is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Nothoscordum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with linear foliage. Nothoscordum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border, rock garden and woodland garden.

About

Nothoscordum, commonly known as false garlic or grace garlic, is a clump-forming plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It features linear foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H4. It is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens, with interest in both spring and summer. Propagation is achieved through bulb offsets or seed.

About the genus

Nothoscordum is a genus of New World plants in the onion tribe within the Amaryllis family. It is probably paraphyletic. The genus is native to North, Central and South America, though a few species have become naturalized in various parts of the Old World.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Nothoscordum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Nothoscordum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Linear

Suggested uses

Border, Rock garden, Woodland garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Nothoscordum

Propagation

Bulb offsets, Seed

Pest resistance

Resistant to deer and rabbits

Disease resistance

Resistant to leaf spot

Frequently asked questions