Trumpet Lily 'Black Dragon'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Sun Exposure
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Trumpet
Bloom Time
(b) Out-facing
(c) Down-facing
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Division
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
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
6 - Trumpet/Aurelian hybrids
Awards (if applicable)
6" to 12" (151 mm to 300 mm)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Disease Resistance
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Lompoc, California

Barrington, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Portland, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Palmyra, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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| December 2014 | positive

Have grown this lily for about 15 years. It is spectacular, generating compliments at 7 ft. tall w/ multiple trumpets & fragrance. Has wo...Read More

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Allentown, PA | November 2014 | positive

These lilies have been quite long lived and are multiplying gradually. Original source was White Flower Farm, possibly as long as 20 yea...Read More

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Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) | June 2005 | positive

Beautiful, fragrant 6 to 6 1/2 inch flowers in late June. Petals are pure white on the inside and dark burgundy on the outside. Grows t...Read More

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