Data specific to Lilies (Edit)
| Division: |
IX. Species and Species Cultivars
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General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Soil pH Preferences: |
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
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| Plant Height: |
5 to 7 feet |
| Flowers: |
Showy
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
White
Yellow
Other: With a pinkish reverse of the petals.
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| Bloom Size: |
6"-12"
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
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| Underground structures: |
Bulb
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| Uses: |
Cut Flower
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| Toxicity: |
Other: All parts of the plant are lethal to cats
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Will not come true from seed
Other info: Species lilies will come true from seed; cultivars and hybrids will not.
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Offsets
Other: Bulb scaling.
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| Containers: |
Not suitable for containers
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- Accepted: Lilium sulphureum
- Synonym: Lilium myriophyllum
- Synonym: Lilium puerense
Posted by
Lucius93 (Croatia - Zone 9a) on Jul 30, 2023 9:13 AM concerning plant:
An amazing trumpet lily that is widespread in southwestern China and northern Myanmar (where it was first described). Since it grows in a large geographical area, morphological variations are normal. The flower is usually white with a sulfur yellow center, but in rare cases the entire flower has a yellow color. The outer part of the flower is greenish with varying amounts of pink or purple. The flowers can be over 20 cm long. The smell is strong and pleasant, but prolonged exposure can cause headaches (especially indoors). This species produces bulbils in the leaf axils and the first flowers are possible 2 or 3 years after their planting.
In cultivation, this lily requires excellent drainage, and it is necessary to protect the bulbs from excessive moisture during the winter. In favorable conditions, it can reach a height of over 2.5 meters! It is a late riser, not usually appearing above ground until mid-May, or even June, but then grows very rapidly to flower in late July or August (depending on your climate).
Posted by
pardalinum (Willamette Valley OR - Zone 8a) on Jan 23, 2012 9:24 PM concerning plant:
The status of Lilium puerense is unclear, per Flora of China.
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