Common starlily
Leucocrinum montanum
- Liliaceae
- Monocot
- Perennial
- Forb/herb
About Common starlily
Common starlily is a charming native wildflower that deserves a spot in your garden. Its delicate white or pale pink star-shaped blooms are absolutely lovely in spring, and they smell wonderful too. The flowers attract pollinators like bees, which are always welcome visitors. This little perennial is a member of the lily family, so you know it has that elegant appeal. It's a real gem for bringing native beauty and wildlife support right to your yard.
Growing starlily is wonderfully simple. Plant it in a spot with good sun and well-draining soil, and it'll settle right in. Once established, it's quite low-maintenance and doesn't demand much fussing. Water moderately and let nature do its thing. This is one of those plants that rewards you with years of spring blooms for minimal effort. You'll find yourself looking forward to its flowers each year.