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Lilium Sumatra or Oriental Lily...Plant photo image coming
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Lilium Sumatra
(Oriental Lily) |
Origin: Asia
Family:
Liliaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 3-6'
Spread: 9-12"
Blooms: Fragrant, upfacing , large, recurved, long-lasting
scarlet/white, mid-Summer
Foliage:
Green, deciduous, smooth, alternate, lance-shaped
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Drought tolerant
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container, cut flowers
Propagation: Bulb division, bulb scales division
Caution: Pollen may stain clothing
Comments: Lilium Sumatra or Oriental Lily is a beautiful perennial that is
resistant to rots and virus. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it.
It is easy to grow and make an impact when grown in masses in the border
garden. There will be enough cut flowers to make a lovely bouquet.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 4-9 |
