Marvellous large pure white spikes, a rare and unusual colour. Magnificent in the border in sun or part shade and very useful as a cut flower. Flowers early summer.

Sow in late spring early summer outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart, keep the soil damp until germination takes place then thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart when large enough to handle.

Transplant 60cm (24in) apart into flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year.

They will grow in most soils and prefer part shade.

Toxic if eaten