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Oriental Lily 'Sorbonne'

Lilium

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lilium (LIL-ee-um)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Magenta (pink-purple)

White/Near White

Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Smooth

Textured

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Division

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Flower Shape

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gaylesville, Alabama

Bay City, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Natchez, Mississippi

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

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jamie68

Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

Very pretty!! Lovely shade of pink/magenta.....great, large blooms! One of my favorites!

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