Martagon Lily, Common Turk's' Cap Lily
Liliumx marhan 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Species: x marhan (MAR-han)
Cultivar: Mrs. R.O. Backhouse
Additional cultivar information: (aka Mrs Backhouse)

Height

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

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Propagation Methods
Deciduous

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

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow