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Lilium Longiflorum Easter
(Easter Lily)

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The yellow stamens really stand out among the white petals of the Lilium Longiflorum Easter or Easter Lily bulb plant

 

Lilium Longiflorum Easter
(Easter Lily)


Family: 
Liliaceae
Origin:  Northern Hemisphere

Light:  Full-part sun
Height: 24-32" 
Spread:  9-12"
Blooms:  Heavy scent, large, long-lasting white, trumpet-shaped, late Spring/early Summer
Foliage:    Green, smooth,
Soil:  Well-drained with 25% clay added, keep moist
Water:  Regular
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container, cut flowers, companion for perennials
Propagation:  Bulb division
Comments:  Lilium Longiflorum Easter or Easter Lily is a beautiful hardy plant perennial.  This plant likes cold feet so provide shade by mulching or planting lower perennials aound the base. Grown en masse Easer Lily look gorgeous perennial bedding plants or plant them in containers to accent the patio or deck. The long lasting fragrant blossoms makes superb cutting flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  3-9

 

Lilium Longiflorum Easter proudly shows off its lovely white blooms