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Oriental Lily 'Merostar'

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

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

White/Near White

Height

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Bloom Time

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Class

Bloom Color

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Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing the bulb's scales

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Flower Shape

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Bulbs

Perennials

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

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Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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Awards (if applicable)

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daylady

| August 2010 | positive

This lily survived the winter in Manitoba. Gorgeous and very fragrant.

valpomom

Valparaiso, IN | July 2006 | positive

Hardy, sturdy-stemmed oriental blooms profusely with color and shape similar to star gazer. Beautifully fragrant flowers the size of your...Read More

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