Other names: Fairy wand flower 'Lancelot', Wandflower 'Lancelot'
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Plant 5-7cm deep in spring in fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Particularly effective at pond margins. Water freely in growth. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light.
Architectural, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Waterside
H4
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Evergreen
Clump-forming, Arching
Garden origin
No
No
Not toxic
Cut back any winter damaged leaves in spring.
Seed, Division
Sow seed in containers with heat at 15-20C. Alternatively, sow in a warm, sheltered frame. Germination may take 1-3 months. Seedling flower colours may be different from parent plants. Divisions are slow to establish.
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