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Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii

Japanese Cardiocrinum

This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.

Shop Available Cardiocrinum

Item #: 9648

Zones: 3a to 7b

Dormancy:

Height: 72" tall

Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

Origin: Japan

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii is a Japanese version of the Himalayan Cardiocrinum giganteum, except much hardier (fine in Ontario, Canada). Cardiocrinum cordatum v. glehnii makes a green skunk cabbage-like rosette for three years before producing a 6' tall flowering stalk lined with tubular, lightly fragrant, green flowers. After flowering, the bulb divides into small pieces and starts the four-year process over again. Slightly moist, but well-drained soils are best. Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii has thrived for us despite some of our hottest summers on record. Planting these is a cardio workout that even I could enjoy.