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- Inflorescence
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- New flower bud
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- Flower stalks
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- Seeds capsules forming
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- Basal leaves
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- Winter foliage
Scientific Name:
Chamaelirium luteum
Common Name:
Fairywand
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
cam-a-LEER-ee-um LUTE-ee-um
Plant Type:
Perennial
Plant Hardiness Zones:
4-9
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
1-3 ft. H X 12-18 in. W
Flower:
Male and female flowers are on separate plants; small white flowers in dense terminal spikes; male spike up to 5 inches long and often droops at the tip; female spike usually less than 2 inches long and blunt
Bloom Time Notes:
Mid-spring
Leaf:
Evergreen; smooth; narrow; they form a basal rosette.
Fruit:
A capsule
Wildlife:
Natural Habitat:
Rich moist woods; moist meadows; thickets.
Propagation:
Seed; division of rhizome.
Bloom Time:
Sun or Shade:
Companion Plants:
Cultural Notes:
Fairywand (Chamaelirium luteum) grows in partial shade to full shade; organically rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soil; prefers good fertility; do not allow soil to dry out; will naturalize in the garden over time. Root is thickened and horn-shaped and usually turns upward on the end.
Evergreen leaves gives winter interest; flowers are showy; long-lived.