Fragrant lily, Funnel lily
Androstephium caeruleum

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

An onion family plant. It is a small plant. It keeps growing from year to year. The plant grows about 25 cm tall. The leaves are smooth and grey-green. They are 25-44 cm long. The flowers are blue or white. They have 6 tepals. These are partly joined to form a tube. The flowers have a pleasant spicy fragrance.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, bulb

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Blue funnel lily

Synonyms

Androstephium violaceum Torr.; Brodiaea caerulea (Scheele) J. F. Macbr.; and others