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Seeds - Bluebead Lily

Clintonia borealis

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Catégories: comestible, indigène, médicinale, nectarifère, nouveauté, vivace,

Aire de répartition indigène: MB, ON, QC, NB, PE, NS, NL,

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see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!

Bluebead lily (Clintonia borealis), also known as bluebead lily, is a herbaceous perennial native to North America's temperate forests, where it thrives in cool, shaded woodlands. This plant, which grows between 15 and 25 cm tall, is easily recognizable by its large, glossy, lance-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette at the base. In the spring, bluebead lily produces a flowering stalk topped with small, bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers. By summer, these flowers give way to bright blue berries, which are inedible for humans but are eaten by some animals. Bluebead lily is an excellent choice for forest gardens and shaded landscapes.

Ecological Roles
Bluebead lily plays an important ecological role in the forests of northeastern North America. In addition to providing ground cover, this plant helps prevent soil erosion in moist forests. Its blue berries, though toxic to humans, are consumed by birds and small mammals, aiding in seed dispersal and supporting local biodiversity. The plant is also beneficial to pollinating insects, which feed on the nectar of its springtime flowers.

 

Bluebead lily seeds require cold stratification to ensure germination. See the cultivation notes below for more details.

Akène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.

Growing Notes | Seeds - Bluebead Lily

Bluebead lily seeds require cold, moist stratification to break dormancy. To start indoors, mix one part seeds with three parts moist substrate (such as vermiculite) in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 45 to 60 days.

Alternatively, sow seeds directly outdoors in late fall to allow natural stratification over winter.

Sow 3 mm deep in well-draining soil. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings are established. Germination is slow and can take up to a year.

Seeds per packet: 20

Family: Liliaceae

Scientific name: Clintonia borealis

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 3

Soil type:
Sandy to silty

Soil moisture level: Medium

Soil - additional attributes: Tolerates acidic soils

Light: Shade, partial shade

Blooming: May to June

Spacing: 25 cm

Height: 15 to 25 cm

Deer resistance: Low

Stratification: 45 to 60 days

Scarification:

Germination time:

Sowing depth: 20 mm