Species Lilium, Formosan Lily, Taiwanese Mountain Lily
Liliumformosanum

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Species: formosanum (for-MOH-sa-num)

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
White/Near White

Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth

Seed Collecting

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

Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Flower Shape

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern
Bulbs
Perennials

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow