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Marcus, Joseph A.
Androstephium coeruleum
Androstephium coeruleum (Scheele) Greene
Blue Funnel-lily, Prairie Lily, Funnel-flower, Fragrant Lily
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s): Androstephium caeruleum
USDA Symbol: ANCO9
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This attractive plant is unusual in that the leaves are much longer than the plant is tall. It grows to about 1 foot or less, but the smooth, gray-green leaves are often 12-18 inches long. The flowers have 6 tepals, which may be white, bluish, or lavender; they are partly joined to form a tube. The flower has a pleasant, spicy fragrance. This is an early spring flower.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Notes: To about 1 foot in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Tepals typically baby blue or lavender in color; sometimes white.
Distribution
USA: KS , OK , TXBenefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerBibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Androstephium coeruleum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Androstephium coeruleum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Androstephium coeruleum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-03-18Research By: JAM