Snakelily

Dichelostemma × venustum

Snakelily

John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Dichelostemma
Species:
Dichelostemma × venustum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
Pink, Violet

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to open, dry hillsides and grasslands