Fairy Wand
Chamaelirium Luteum
Overview
The Fairy Wand, or Chamaelirium luteum, is a perennial herb prized for its striking spiked flowers. Thriving in zones 3-8, it flourishes in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Stature-wise, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads approximately 0.5-1.5 feet. This plant's white, wand-like blooms appear in late spring to early summer, adding a whimsical charm to woodland gardens or shaded borders. Deer-resistant, it's ideal for naturalistic settings.
Culture
- Sun
- Deep Shade, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2–4 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–1.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Melanthiaceae
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