Tatar Ixiolirion Plant Care
Ixiolirion tataricum Schult.f.
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Ixiolirion tataricum, commonly known as the Siberian lily or the lavender mountain lily, is native to central and southwest Asia from the Sinai Peninsula to Xinjiang Province of China. Flower color ranges from light blue to dark violet.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Tatar Ixiolirion?
Water Tatar Ixiolirion every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Tatar Ixiolirion Native To?
What Is the Tatar Ixiolirion?
Tatar Ixiolirion (Ixiolirion tataricum) belongs to the Ixioliriaceae family within the Ixiolirion genus. Tatar Ixiolirion is native to central and southwest Asia from the Sinai Peninsula to Xinjiang Province of China. Tatar Ixiolirion is also known as Siberian Lily.
Tatar Ixiolirion displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Tatar Ixiolirion produces star-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
How Often Should You Water a Tatar Ixiolirion?
Ixiolirion tataricum 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 Tatar Ixiolirion Need?
Tatar Ixiolirion thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tatar Ixiolirion Prefer?
Ixiolirion tataricum grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Tatar Ixiolirion prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tatar Ixiolirion?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Tatar Ixiolirion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tatar Ixiolirion?
Feed Tatar Ixiolirion 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 Tatar Ixiolirion?
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 Tatar Ixiolirion?
Tatar Ixiolirion can be propagated through seeds, division of bulbs.
Is the Tatar Ixiolirion Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Tatar Ixiolirion?
Tatar Ixiolirion is susceptible to aphids, thrips, spider mites. 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 Tatar Ixiolirion Need?
Tatar Ixiolirion grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Tatar Ixiolirion is native to central and southwest Asia from the Sinai Peninsula to Xinjiang Province of China. In cooler regions, grow Tatar Ixiolirion as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Tatar Ixiolirion 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 Ixiolirion genus — compare its care with other Ixiolirion species on PlantoScan.
Ixiolirion is part of the Ixioliriaceae plant family — browse all Ixioliriaceae genera and species.
Tatar Ixiolirion thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ixiolirion tataricum Schult.f., family Ixioliriaceae (first published in Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 752 (1829)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Tatar Ixiolirion is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, 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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