Blue Funnel Lily

Androstephium caeruleum

Physical Characteristics

Androstephium caeruleum is a BULB growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southern N. America - Kansas to Texas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb[105, 161]. No more details are given, but the bulb is rather small, usually less than 25mm in diameter[235].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known