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Ypsilandra thibetica
Plant Type:
SHADE PERENNIALSYpsilandra thibetica – This cool, rare member of the Liliaceae is a part sun/part shade perennial from China. The narrow dark green blades of foliage formed into a rosette arise 5” to 8” which are actually reminiscent of an internode of any among the myriad bulb lilies. Short stems are topped with fragrant, shaggy but symmetrical bottlebrush flowers that age to pink. The white florets exhibit anthers in a rich blue-purple shade. Beautiful! The attractive flowers occur in late winter down south or early spring in Ypsilandra’s northern range. Foliage may pick up respectable reddish tones when weather cools. It will ground cover albeit slowly in fertile humus-laden soil. This is a choice perennial. Pot grown division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Ypsilandra thibetica
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Winter / Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Four Seasons
Autumn Interest
- Autumn Leaf Color
Light
- Sun Tolerant
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade Tolerant
Attributes
- Ground Cover
- Rock Garden
- Woodland
- Massing
- Edging
- Evergreen
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
Origins
- China
Propagated By
- Division