The branch grass lily, also known as panicled grass lily, is extremely easy to care for. Even periods of drought cannot harm the bee-friendly plant.
Like the knotless grass lily, the branched grass lily (Anthericum ramosum) is a native perennial that has optimally adapted to the local climate. Compared to many other plants, it copes excellently with long periods of drought and thus ensures a pleasant bloom in the garden even in dry summers. The thorn grass lily is best recognized by its white flowers and particularly gracefully branched stems, which distinguish it from other grass lilies.
Characteristics of the thorn grass lily
In addition to the flowers, the thorn grass lily is known for its elegant foliage. The green leaves are mostly flat. If they grow on the upper part of the stem, they are slightly overhanging and taper to a point. The leaves are extremely filigree, which is further enhanced by the smooth edge. In autumn, the thorn grass lily sheds its leaves.
Also known as Grassy grass lily the grass lily plant reaches a height of up to 60 cm and assumes a growth width of 30 to 40 cm. The perennial grows upright with the flower stalks being slightly inclined. Their name was derived from the panicle-like shape of the flowers. Due to its filigree growth, the thorn grass lily is a particularly popular plant in parks and gardens.
| Branch grass lily (Anthericum ramosum) | |
|---|---|
| Growth: | curved, erect peduncles, clumpy |
| Growth: | 20 - 60 cm |
| Growth: | 30 - 40 cm |
| Flowering: | June to August |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | pH 7.0 to 8.0, dry, permeable, rich in stones |
When does the thorn grass lily bloom?
Already beginning of June the flowering period of the thorn grass lily begins. The small, white flowers retain their beauty around until August.
The panicle-like growth at the top of the stem is typical. The individual flowersonly reach a size of about two to a maximum of three centimeters. A typical feature of the flower are the six petals, which are particularly striking due to their bright color. The lower part of the perennial, on the other hand, is always characterized by narrow foliage. It grows particularly dense and, if you look closely, reminds you of grass.
Planting Branch Grass Lily
The thorn grass lily is a flexible choice for bed design. It can be planted alone, but can also be arranged with other perennials where it will stand out with its elegant appearance.
The use of thorn grass lily has steadily increased since cultivation. So today it is planted in beds, but also finds space in perennial beds and borders. Furthermore, it is a classic in stone plants, where it gets along very well with the deep soil. In all areas it can convince individually, but also with several plants. Due to its bushy growth, eight to ten plants of the thorn grass lily are sufficient for one square meter.
Tip: When planting, make sure there is a distance of around 35 cm between the plants.
Sunny location for the thorn grass lily
The thorn grass lily prefers sun and drought. This should be taken into account when choosing a location. If the location is too humid, the grass lily will develop rather poorly. The condition of the soil is also important for he althy development. The soil should be loose and permeable. It is also important that it contains enough lime. Even when planting, the root system of the perennial, which is particularly deep, must be considered.
The deep roots are essential for the survival of the thorn grass lily. Only with them can the perennial be able to draw sufficient moisture from the soil even in rainy summer phases. The thorn grass lily is a hardy, perennial plant that delights with its blooms every year in the summer months. Due to their long stems, the perennials are a popular cut plant for the vase.
Tip: In addition to beds, steppe heaths and woody edges are also suitable for planting. The perennials also develop very well on so-called stone plants.
Branch grass lily as part of the bee pasture
Due to its lovely scent and numerous flowers, the thorn grass lily is now considered an integral part of a species-rich bee pasture. It can of course be combined with the Knotless Grass Lily.