Lily
Lilium sp.
Bulbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
Lilium sp. Photo Gallery
Lilium sp. Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Lilium sp. |
Common Name: | lily |
Family: | Liliaceae |
Suggested Uses: | perennials, cutflowers, bulbs |
Characteristics | |
Plant Form: | upright |
Height: | 2 - 6 feet |
Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
Foliage: | foliage is crowded in narrow whorls of 3 |
Flower: | white, pink, yellow, or orange flowers are trumpet-shaped |
Bloom Period: | Spring - Summer |
Environment | |
Sun: | light shade |
Water: | medium water requirement |
Soil: | low pH bulbs may rot in poorly drained soils |
Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance some are cold hardy while others are tender |
USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 9 |
Care | |
Maintenance: | keep roots cool may need to be staked propagation by separation |
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
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Email
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