  
Ixiolirion tataricum
This lovely blue bloomer used to be known as Ixolirion ledebourii, montanum and pallasii. Commonly called any of these: Wild Amaryllis, Mountain Lily, Tatar Lily, Siberian Lily.
Fragrant umbels of starry trumpet flowers, blue to violet, on 12"-18" stems, usually with a darker blue line down the middle of petals. Like a miniature Amaryllis! The leaves are grass-like and often winter-persistent, mostly in a rosette; excellent in full sun in rock garden; prefers hot, dry summers.
A good choice for dry, sunny locations, drought tolerant!
Naturalizing is possible Zones 4 - 7
Planting depth to base of bulb: 3 inches
Spacing between bulbs: 4 inches
Light requirements: full sun
Requires well-drained soil
Landscape uses: borders, rock gardens, and as cut flowers 12 BULBS, BULB SIZE = 1/2 inch in diameter, (4-5 cm) SHIPPED FALL-WINTER.
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