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Martagon Lily, Common Turk's Cap Lily 'Backhouse'

Liliummartagon

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Family

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

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Genus

Lilium (LIL-ee-um)

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Species

martagon (MART-uh-gon)

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

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)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

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Foliage

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Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Mid Fall

Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Pittsford, New York

Columbia, South Carolina

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

martagon 'Backhouse' - similar in shape, size and growth habit as regular martagon, but with the added coloration which makes it particul...Read More

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