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Martagon Lily, Common Turk's' Cap Lily 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

Liliumx marhan

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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
x marhan (MAR-han)
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Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
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Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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
Flower Shape

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Flower Habit

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Bloom Size

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Color Pattern
Bulbs
Foliage Color

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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:

Chicago, Illinois

Grand Marais, Michigan

Omaha, Nebraska

Sparks, Nevada

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Raleigh, North Carolina

Provo, Utah

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

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NancyMcD
Grand Marais, MI | April 2011 | positive

This lily grows and blooms wonderfully for us. Martagons and their relatives seem to be the lilies that chipmunks like LEAST to eat, tha...Read More

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TomH3787
Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) | May 2007 | positive

It's done well here in spite of being at the southern end of its preferred climate range. According to Old House Gardens this is an ear...Read More

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nevadagdn
Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | positive

This appears to be the most vigorous of the Martagon lily hybrids I grow.

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