Longiflorum/Oriental Lily, LO Hybrid 'Zanlophator'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pink
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Patent Information
Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Kenai, Alaska

Moose Creek, Alaska

North Pole, Alaska

Arcata, California

San Leandro, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Hampton, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Coatesville, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Skowhegan, Maine

South China, Maine

Bay City, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Onekama, Michigan

Trenton, Michigan

Elk River, Minnesota

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Kernersville, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Osceola, Pennsylvania

Rockwood, Tennessee

Alvin, Texas

Bellaire, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Magna, Utah

Leesburg, Virginia

Davenport, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Wild Rose, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Fargo, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2016 | neutral

Beautiful, but consider it an annual in Fargo, ND (zone 4a)

G
(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

A beautiful shade of pink. Blooms June-July in my garden.

L
Bellaire, TX | February 2010 | positive

Until now, the only reliable lily I've planted that would really naturalize in the Houston area had been the Philippine Lily (Lilium phil...Read More

S
Hyannis, MA (Zone 7a) | November 2009 | positive

A very beautiful Lily with good substance and long to bloom. A winner!

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MAF
Kalamazoo, MI | November 2009 | positive

Great LO Hybrid! No need for staking, huge, outfacing flowers that open somewhat flatter than Easter lilies and extremely fragrant. Th...Read More

T
Onekama, MI | October 2009 | positive

My absolute favorite lily thus far!! Mature bulbs with little, if any, watering by me got to nearly 5 ft and had 7 blooms at most! They m...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | May 2008 | positive

absolutely adore this lily. Great fragrance and does well in my Richmond, TX garden. Mine is planted in full sun so it fades a little.

H
Rockwood, TN (Zone 7a) | April 2007 | neutral

I am growing these for the first time this year. Hope they are as beautiful as everybody says. Purchased my bulbs at Wal-Mart.

K
(Zone 8a) | July 2005 | positive

I bought one bulb on ebay this year. It's incredible! I have 3 buds and the first flower has just opened. One of the most stunning lil...Read More

J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

This is simply the most stunning lily I grow, and I must have 20 different lilies!! A beautiful, easy, fragrant, sturdy lily - a definit...Read More

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