Sand Lily (Leucocrinum montanum)

Family: Funkiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Leucocrinum montanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Sagebrush desert to open montane forest in sandy to rocky areas in fairly heavy soils that are not swampy. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)