Chester lily
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A cormous perennial, to 30cm tall, usually shorter, with narrow, strap-shaped basal leaves in spring, and loose umbels of star-shaped, purple-blue flowers in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chester lily (Brodiaea minor)
- Genus
- Brodiaea
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chester lily
Distribution map
USA (California)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chester lily
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Chester lily care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by separating corms when dormant in summer
Growing
GrowingPlant 8cm deep in autumn in light, sandy, fertile soil. Shelter from frosts and excessive winter wet. Ideal for an alpine house or bulb frame. In containers, use a well-drained mix of peat-free John Innes and horticultural grit
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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