Pancratium illyricum

Pancratium illyricum is a species of bulbous plant native to Corsica, Sardinia and the Capraia Islands of Tuscany.

The scape is up to 45 cm long, and the flowers are clustered in umbels of about 12, and are white with a short corona and very fragrant.

The specific epithet illyricum means "from Illyria", a region in the western Balkans.

Easy to grow and flowers freely if planted near a south facing wall.

It is the hardiest Pancratium - USDA zone 8 and probably 7 in sheltered position with a southern aspect.

Pancratium illyricum in Tolla ( Corsica ).