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flowerPerennial
Lily
Lilium spp.
Also known as: Asiatic lily, Oriental lily, true lily
Elegant trumpet or recurved flowers on tall sturdy stems. Asiatic types bloom early, Oriental types mid-late summer. Strongly fragrant.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth4–6″
Height24–72″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Fall Sow
4–8 weeks before first frost
Days to Harvest
180–270 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–9
Plant bulbs in fall 3x bulb depth. Excellent drainage essential — bulbs rot in wet soil. Stake tall varieties. Toxic to cats.
Companion Plants
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