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Lilium Luminaries
(Lily)

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Lilium Luminaries
(Lily)


Family: 
Liliaceae
Hybridizer:  Judith Freeman
Light:  Full-part sun
Height: 5' 
Spread:  2'
Blooms:  Very sweet aroma, beautiful, tricolor, 8" across, creamy white petals opens to reveal a bright golden starburst, mid-late Summer
Foliage:    Green, waxy, thick
Soil:  Well-drained
Water:  Drought tolerant
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container, cut flowers
Propagation:  Bulb division
Caution:  Pollen may stain clothing
Comments:  Lilium Luminaries or Lily is an irresistable show-stopper Orienpet with profuse blooms. When matures, this fragrant bulb plant has stem like a little tree so no staking is required.  This bulb plant very rapidly forms a large colony. One stem alone can perfume the whole house.  Lilium Luminaries plant is tolerant of heat and humidity.  It is easy to grow and the big lovely blossoms are simply gorgeous.  
USDA Hardiness Zones :  4-9