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Asiatic Hybrid Lily, Tango Lily 'Honey Bee'

Lilium

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

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Genus

Lilium (LIL-ee-um)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Bloom Color

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Bright Yellow

Maroon/Burgundy

Other Details

Other details

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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

By dividing the bulb's scales

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Patent Information

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Division

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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:

Mesa, Arizona

Miami, Florida

Rexburg, Idaho

Southold, New York

Magna, Utah

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weedsfree

Magna, UT (Zone 7a) | June 2011 | positive

This is my second year with this lily. I am very impressed with the striking beauty it adds to my lily garden. Mine do have slightly do...Read More

flowergenie

Fruitland, ID | August 2009 | positive

I purchased this plant last year and it already has three bulbs coming up. It is a very pretty plant and an eye catcher!

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