Monday, May 21, 2012

Asiatic Lily, Perennial of The Day

Lilium 'Gardenia'
    Asiatic Lily

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    5A to 9A
Height    12" to 36" / 30cm 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    Pink and yellow
Bloom Time    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
In medieval times, lily bulbs had several medicinal purposes.  Plants will be less productive if allowed to seed.  Lilies can be easily divided by lifting and propagating the bulbs in early spring.  Flowers produced in the summer come in various colors.