Sand Lily, Common starlily

Leucocrinum montanum

Basic Information

Family: Funkiaceae

Genus: leucocrinum

Plant ID (slug): leucocrinum-montanum

Numeric ID: 25277

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Leucocrinum montanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Oregon to California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[105, 161, 257]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

Poultice A poultice of the pulverized roots has been applied to sores and swellings[257].