Siberian lily
Ixiolirion tataricum
A.M.-B.C. 1912, F.C.C.-R.H.S. 1887
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size8 to 12 inches tall4 to 8 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Blue, purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
Siberian lily (Ixiolirion tataricum) is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, rock gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, loamy soil. Light blue to purple flowers with darker veins open in early to late spring and look like small lilies. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Bulbs like steady moisture while they grow.
Pairs well with Spanish bluebell, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Cheerfulness daffodil.
Native range
SW & C Asia and Kashmir.