Description
Sicilian Honey Lily Seeds grow Nectaroscordum siculum, also known as Honey Garlic or Mediterranean Bells. This architectural perennial produces tall stems topped with nodding clusters of dusky rose, cream, and green bell-shaped flowers, giving borders and cut-flower arrangements a graceful, old-world garden character.
Why Grow It
- Distinctive nodding bell-shaped flower clusters in dusky rose, cream, and green tones.
- Pollinator-friendly, deer resistant, and valued for long-lasting architectural form.
- A perennial bulb grown from seed; patient growers are rewarded with a refined late-spring display.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Nectaroscordum siculum |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Perennial bulb grown from seed with patience |
| Mature height | 24-36 in. tall on upright stems |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Late spring to early summer; seed-grown plants may take 2-3 years to flower |
| Seed count | 5 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Cold stratify moist seed for 6-8 weeks. Surface sow or cover very lightly, then keep lightly moist in a cool seed-starting mix. |
| Spacing | 12-18 in. apart in well-drained borders, bulb gardens, or cut-flower beds |
| Germination | Usually 14-30 days after cold stratification, but can be slow and uneven at 55-65 F |
Best For
- cut flower arrangements
- pollinator borders
- architectural perennial beds
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- deer-resistant ornamental plantings
Packet Details
Includes 5 seeds. Store cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Begin with moist cold stratification, then germinate cool and lightly moist.
FAQ
Do Sicilian Honey Lily seeds need cold stratification?
Cold stratification for 6-8 weeks is recommended before cool germination.
How long until seed-grown Nectaroscordum flowers?
Seed-grown plants may take 2-3 years to reach flowering size.
Is Sicilian Honey Lily good for cut flowers?
Yes. The tall nodding flower clusters add height, movement, and a distinctive form to arrangements.
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