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Asiatic Lily 'Lion Heart'

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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Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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

Bright Yellow

Dark Purple/Black

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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

By dividing the bulb's scales

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Color Pattern

Foliage Color

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:

Sebastopol, California

Salerno, Campania

Divernon, Illinois

Glenwood, Minnesota

Austin, Texas

Herndon, Virginia

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elainewhite74

Herndon, VA (Zone 7a) | June 2015 | positive

A first year star of my lily garden. Very striking yellow on dark purple, nearly black petals.

jmorth

Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) | June 2011 | positive

A Tango hybrid with stunning coloration/pattern.

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