Friday, July 8, 2011

Asiatic Lily, Perennial of The Day

 
Lilium 
Asiatic Lily

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 9A
Height    24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread    18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color    Orange, pink, red, white and yellow
Bloom Time    Spring and Summer

The flowers are fragrant and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
Plants will be less productive if allowed to seed.  Plants can be easily divided in by lifting and propagating the bulb in early spring.  Flowers produced in the summer can be various colors.

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