Cuban Lily

Virtually evergreen, clump forming, bulbous perennial with a basal of cluster of 5-15 semi-erect, lance-shaped leaves, 16 to 24 inches long, developing in autumn as the older leaves fade.  In early summer, produces elongating, conical racemes of 50-100 star-shaped, deep purplish blue or white flowers.  Bulbs should be placed 3 to 4 inches deep in autumn, in moderately fertile, humus rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.  Hardiness rating is zones 8-9.