fremont's star lily
Toxicoscordion fremontii
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to pets
Garden uses
Notes
Fremont's star lily (Toxicoscordion fremontii) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer tend to pass it by. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and bears white flowers. It is drought tolerant, and it is toxic to pets.
Pairs well with Star of persia, Autumn moor grass, and Elfin mother of thyme.
Native range
CA and OR.