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 | |
|---|---|
| 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
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu