Corn Lily

Corn Lily Care

Veratrum Californicum

Other names: Western False Hellebore, Hellebore, Skunk Cabbage, Indian Poke, And Wolfsbane

What is the plant

Veratrum californicum is an extremely poisonous plant native to mountain meadows at 3500 to 11,000 ft elevation in southwestern North America, the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains, and as far north as Alaska and as far south as Durango. It grows 1 to 2 meters tall, with an erect, unbranched, heavily leafy stem resembling a cornstalk.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

7°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Some cultivars have been bred to grow partially submerged in shallow water as well as in saturated soils. In drier planting areas, at least 1-2" of water per week is needed to keep Canna lilies looking their best.
Pruning
Deadhead Cannas throughout the growing season to keep them blooming for as long as possible. Very sensitive to frost, this Canna Lily is a tender perennial that is only hardy to zones 8-11. Therefore, in cooler areas, its bulb will have to be dug up before the first frost and stored indoors over the winter in a dry place before being replanted in spring.
Fertilizer
Cannas are not terribly picky when it comes to fertilizer. Cannas easily bloom all summer without much effort. For those of you who want to give your plants an extra boost, we recommend applying 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 two or three times during the growing season.

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Sunlight
Lilies do best in a position of full sun.
Soil
Sandy potting mix – Lilies do best in partially sandy soils. Potting mixes that are mostly peat will stay too wet and again cause bulb rot. However, you can buy any potting mix and just add sand to it.
Temperature
Lilies can withstand heat into the 90-degree Fahrenheit temperatures and stand up to cold below freezing level. Tropical regions can be a problem since lilies need a cold season that drops below 65 degrees Fahrenheit for at least eight weeks.

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Container
A medium to large, well-draining pot – Proper drainage is very important for lilies. While they like moist soil, sopping wet soil will cause the bulbs to rot. Make sure you select a container with drainage holes on the bottom. For extra drainage, add a layer of rocks in the bottom of the pot.
Additional
The entire lily plant is toxic: the stem, leaves, flowers, pollen, and even the water in a vase.
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