Morning Star Lily

Lilium concolor

Physical Characteristics

Lilium concolor is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) 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

E. Asia - China

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Root Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked[2, 105]. The bulb is up to 35mm in diameter[266]. Rich in starch, it can be used as a vegetable in similar ways to potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). Young leaves - cooked[177]. Flowers[178]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

Carminative Expectorant Pectoral Poultice Sedative Tonic The bulb is carminative, expectorant, pectoral, sedative and tonic[147, 218]. It is taken internally in the treatment of bronchial complaints[238]. The flowers invigorate the blood[218]. They are poulticed onto sores and boils[218].

Known Hazards

None known