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Asiatic Lily 'Commander in Chief'

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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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

By dividing the bulb's scales

From bulbils

Patent Information

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Division

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Flower Shape

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Flower Habit

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Bloom Size

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Color Pattern

Bulbs

Perennials

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Kenai, Alaska

Riverside, California

Crestview, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Ewing, Kentucky

Elba, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Bend, Oregon

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Clarksville, Tennessee

Fate, Texas

Garland, Texas

Lakewood, Washington

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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tyshee

Kenai, AK | October 2005 | positive

Good color. Dependable and hardy in the north with no special care.

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