Longiflorum-Asiatic (L.A.) Hybrid Lily 'Kiss Me Kate'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bright Yellow
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Bowl
Bloom Time
(a) Up-facing
Bloom Color
Spotted
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
7 - Oriental hybrids
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Flowers are fragrant
Disease Resistance
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kenai, Alaska

Braselton, Georgia

Divernon, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Peru, Indiana

Inwood, Iowa

Hutchinson, Kansas

Ewing, Kentucky

Lincoln, Nebraska

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Coshocton, Ohio

Dundee, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Pascoag, Rhode Island

Hixson, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Gilmer, Texas

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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J
White Lake, MI | September 2009 | positive

This lily performed beautifully in my garden, Zone 5b/6. We moved and didn't take any with us. Wish we had. She's a beauty and very re...Read More

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K
Oostburg, WI (Zone 5b) | October 2006 | positive

Very pretty lily. I just plunked it in the ground 2 years ago and it's been doing fine since. Full sun.

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T
Kenai, AK | October 2005 | positive

Good plant for the north. Interesting color. Fast reproducer. Does fine in sun.

M
Rockford, IL (Zone 4b) | July 2005 | positive

great lily
sturdy, hardy and multiplies readily

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