These giant woodland lillies are rarely grown, and some of them have a reputation for being difficult. We have found them to be easy and permanent garden plants.
They are valuable for summer bloom and fragrance in the evening.
Grow in well-drained soil in light to moderate shade. After bloom, new shoots will develop to bloom in future years.
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Cardiocrinum cordatumGiant woodland lily from Japan with bold heart-shaped leaves, to 5' tall. Showy white lily flowers bloom in late summer, releasing a strong fragrance at night. Main bulb dies after bloom, leaving offsets for future bloom. This has become an indispens...
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Cardiocrinum cordatum, red veinThis variant differs from the species in having red or red-veined leaves in the spring, gradually turning green or green with red veins. Otherwise it is the same as the typical Cardiocrinum cordatum. USDA Zone 6-8.
2.5" pot....
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