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A. Flowering Characteristics
Lilium flowers in early summer (June/July) for
2-3 weeks (each cultivar) and plants are 2-4 feet
tall, depending on the cultivar.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Hybrids of species from
Asia, Europe and North America
2. Common names: Lilies, Asiatic lilies
3. Geophyte organ: Non-tunicated bulb
4. Hardiness type: Hardy III - Injured at temperatures
below 5 degrees F (-15C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by scale
bulblets and requires a warm (60 to 70F) - cool
(28 to 32F) - warm (60 to 70F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, sunny borders, and fresh
cut flowers.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 10/12, 12/14, 14/16, 16/up cm,
in circumference.
2. Planting density: 4-6 inches apart, 4 per sq.
ft.
3. Planting depth: 8 inches to base of the bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall or spring.
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 3 to 4 with mulch, Zones 5 to 9 without
mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates some summer drought, but
needs moisture during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Campanula, Coreopsis, Dianthus, Hemerocallis (yellow
cvs.), Kniphofia (yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta
daisies), Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia,
Salvia, Verbascum (white cvs.), Buddleia, Hibiscus
syriacus, Acer palmatum, Lagerstroemia.
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