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St Bernard's Lily Plant Care
Anthericum liliago L.
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This plant is easily recognizable by its long, narrow leaves that grow in a beautiful rosette formation. Originating from the Mediterranean region, Anthericum liliago is sought after by plant collectors for its delicate white flowers that bloom in the summer, adding a pop of elegance to any garden.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for St Bernard's Lily?
Water St Bernard's Lily every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the St Bernard's Lily Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the St Bernard's Lily?
St Bernard's Lily (Anthericum liliago) belongs to the Asparagaceae family within the Anthericum genus. St Bernard's Lily is native to mainland Europe and Turkey, growing in dry pastures, stony places and open woods and flowering in early summer. St Bernard's Lily is also known as St. Bernard's Lily, Wild Asparagus.
St Bernard's Lily displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. St Bernard's Lily produces small white star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a St Bernard's Lily?
Anthericum liliago requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the St Bernard's Lily Need?
St Bernard's Lily thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing St Bernard's Lily in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the St Bernard's Lily Prefer?
Anthericum liliago grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. St Bernard's Lily prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a St Bernard's Lily?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for St Bernard's Lily to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a St Bernard's Lily?
Feed St Bernard's Lily every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a St Bernard's Lily?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a St Bernard's Lily?
St Bernard's Lily can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to whorled st. bernard's lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the St Bernard's Lily Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list St Bernard's Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the St Bernard's Lily?
St Bernard's Lily is susceptible to spider mites, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the St Bernard's Lily Need?
St Bernard's Lily grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. St Bernard's Lily is native to mainland Europe and Turkey, growing in dry pastures, stony places and open woods and flowering in early summer. In cooler regions, grow St Bernard's Lily as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
St Bernard's Lily is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anthericum genus — compare its care with other Anthericum species on PlantoScan.
Anthericum is part of the Asparagaceae plant family — browse all Asparagaceae genera and species.
St Bernard's Lily thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anthericum liliago L., family Asparagaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 310 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list St Bernard's Lily, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: arthur_haendler, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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