Roundtooth snakelily (Dichelostemma multiflorum)

Roundtooth snakelily

Also known as: Roundtooth ookow

Roundtooth snakelily is a striking perennial herb with slender, erect stems rising from an underground corm. It showcases rounded clusters of star-shaped, vibrant purple-pink flowers atop 1-2 foot stalks in spring. The long, grass-like leaves typically wither before the flowers bloom. Adaptable to various soils, roundtooth snakelily thrives in open, well-drained sites, often decorating grasslands and woodlands in its native range.

Scientific classification

Species

Roundtooth snakelily (Dichelostemma multiflorum)

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Herb

Plant Type

30 cm to 91 cm

Plant Height

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Roundtooth snakelily

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Roundtooth snakelily thrives with early spring pruning, which includes removing dead stems and thinning older ones for better air circulation. Deadheading spent blooms extends flowering time, while timely pruning fosters robust growth and prevents disease, leading to a more vibrant display.

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