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Species Lilium, David's Lily

Liliumdavidii var. willmottiae

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Lilium davidii var. willmottiae by Alyssum
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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
Lilium chinense
Lilium warleyense
Lilium willmottiae
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
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

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Foliage
Red-Orange
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Textured
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
Patent Information

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Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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:

Calabash, North Carolina

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Alyssum
Cortlandt Manor, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2003 | neutral

"This species lily is from China, the stoloniferus bulbs are grown for food in its native range, var. wilmontii has up to 100 flowers on ...Read More

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