Asiatic Lily 'Citronella'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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:

Houston, Alabama

Kenai, Alaska

Arcata, California

Louisville, Kentucky

Beverly, Massachusetts

Brooklyn, New York(2 reports)

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Reading, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2009 | positive

I find this lily to be particularly beautiful. It has the look of a wild lily about it. I paticularly like the spotting.

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Kenai, AK | October 2005 | neutral

Nothing special about the Asiatic version of this lily. There are two types of citronella. It can be confusing. There are other yellows...Read More

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