Aletris farinosa
Family: Liliaceae
Perennial. Native to southeastern United States. Important vanishing
medicinal. The rosette of grass-like leaves gives rise to a single
erect stem bearing multiple urn-shaped mealy-surfaced flowers, white or
yellow. Although this plant was once widely distributed in America,
it is now found in only a few scattered localities. Cultivation is
thus of paramount importance. Cultivation: Extra care.
Scatter very small seed on surface of very sandy potting
soil, press in, and keep moist until germination. Grows in sandy
soil, in the full sun. Likes water, but does not sit in water.
Plant 6 inches apart.
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