Echeandia chandleri coll. #A1M-66 (Shooting Star Lily)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-9, at least 48" tall Origin: Mexico

Web-Only! This delightful lily relative is from our 1994 Mexican expedition, collected at 2400' in elevation in the Sierra Chiquita Mountains. The 1' long x 1" wide basal foliage resembles a spider plant. In August, a spike begins to rise from the basal rosette, topping out in October at 4' tall. Along the top 3' of the stalk hang delightful, golden-yellow, dodecatheon-like, star-shaped flowers. For over a decade, this has been a star in our fall garden. We have been surprised how well it has performed in light shade/part sun. The key seems to be well-drained soil. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)