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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of the plant are lethal to cats
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Species lilies will come true from seed; cultivars and hybrids will not.
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Other: Bulb scaling.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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  • Lily

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Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2022-04-25

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