Plant Profile: Ixiolirion tataricum

Names

Ixiolirion

  • Photo of Ixiolirion tataricum (Ixiolirion tataricums)

Phonetic Spelling:ik-see-oh-LEER-ee-on tat-TAR-ih-kum

Genus:Ixiolirion

Species:tataricum

Family:Ixioliriaceae

For optimal growth, ensure these plants receive full sunlight. When planting, place the bulbs 5 inches deep and space them 4 to 6 inches apart, aiming for 3 to 6 bulbs per square foot. While they can withstand summer drought, it's essential to provide adequate moisture throughout the growing season. These plants are ideal for beds, rock gardens, ground covers, and woodland settings. Expect blooming in late spring, specifically in May.

Ixiolirion tataricum Feature Summary

Ixiolirion tataricum Image Gallery

Tags

#bulb
#drought tolerant
#perennial
#purple flowers
#spring flowers
#groundcover
#rock gardens
#spring flowering bulbs
#woodlands

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Ixiolirion tataricum Feature Summary

Attributes
Perennial
Bulb
Flowers
Blooms in late spring (May)
Purple/Lavender
6 petals/rays
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Ground Cover
Bulb
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Ixiolirion tataricum Attributes

Ixiolirion tataricum: Country Or Region Of Origin

Asia Minor, Turkey

Ixiolirion tataricum: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Ixiolirion tataricum Flowers

Ixiolirion tataricum: Flower Description

Blooms in late spring (May)

Ixiolirion tataricum: Flower Color

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Purple/Lavender

Ixiolirion tataricum: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Ixiolirion tataricum: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Ixiolirion tataricum: Flower Petals

2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals

Ixiolirion tataricum Whole Plant Traits

Ixiolirion tataricum: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Ixiolirion tataricum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Ixiolirion tataricum Cultural Conditions

Ixiolirion tataricum: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Ixiolirion tataricum Leaves

Ixiolirion tataricum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Ixiolirion tataricum: Leaf Color

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Green

Ixiolirion tataricum: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Ixiolirion tataricum Stem

Ixiolirion tataricum: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Ixiolirion tataricum Landscape

Ixiolirion tataricum: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Ixiolirion tataricum: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Ixiolirion tataricum: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland