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Adenophora liliifolia - (L.)Besser.

Common Name Ladybells, Lilyleaf
Family Campanulaceae
USDA hardiness 3-8
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Woods and damp fields[45].
Range C. Europe to Siberia
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Full sun
Adenophora liliifolia Ladybells,  Lilyleaf


Adenophora liliifolia Ladybells,  Lilyleaf
(c) ken Fern, Plants For A Future 2010

 

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Summary

Bloom Color: Blue. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Mid summer.Form: Upright or erect.


Physical Characteristics

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Adenophora liliifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

A communis. A. fischeri.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses:

Root - cooked. Thick and esculent[2, 61, 105], it has a sweet flavour[74]. Eaten boiled and in soups etc[46, 177].

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Medicinal Uses

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Landscape Uses:Border, Container, Woodland garden. Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position[1, 200]. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance and should be planted out into their permanent positions when young[1]. This species has been cultivated for its edible root in Japan[46, 238]. The flowers have a sweet but refreshing perfume[245]. This is the only member of the genus with scented flowers[245]. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants[K]. Special Features: Not North American native, Naturalizing, Suitable for cut flowers, Fragrant flowers.

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[200]. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting[133]. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty[K]. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c[133]. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring[K]. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance[1]..

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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