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Asiatic Lily 'Loreto'

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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

36-48 in. (90-120 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)

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

Orange

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Smooth

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; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From bulbils

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:

Kenai, Alaska

Jacksonville, Florida

Olathe, Kansas

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Little Falls, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Kalama, Washington

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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emilyrasmus

Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

Great, undemanding tetraploid Asiatic lily with large orange flowers brushmarked in deep chocolate plum. Blooms in May/June and about 36" tall.

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