L. davidii var unicolor
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Description
Tis exotic species from China where it was originated from came in a grocery bag at an asian food store here in Minnesota. The hand written tag said Sichuian but I think it was meant to say Sichuan. There were a bag of six, apparently people will eat lilium bulbs though I cannot wrap my head around to cook a bulb and especially a species. They were labeled as Hokkaido baihe herbs . A starchy Asian dish similar to our potatoe.
after inspecting the creamy rounded bulb with large flat scales they were planted—- I am happy to say that I have L. davidii unicolor, and they have increased nicely now over a few seasons.
The distinct thin lime green foliage that appears grass like make this species attractive and adds texture to the home gardens even when flowering is complete. Save some seed and toss at the base from time to time as these sometimes will just vanish and it’s good to have new shoots popping up in nearby areas.
The pendant or pyramidal inflorescence flowers are lightly spotted, if any. They are also much shorter than var. willmottiae species. (2-3 feet tall)
This is a lovely addition for those that have crevice gardens, or for the collector of species. A colony is rather stately looking when left undisturbed. This is the first time I am offering these— People know my drill when they order species, as I do believe that they are a gift when the request is placed.