Oriental Lily 'Merostar'

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 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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing the bulb's scales
Patent Information
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Perennials
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Des Plaines, Illinois

Valparaiso, Indiana

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| August 2010 | positive

This lily survived the winter in Manitoba. Gorgeous and very fragrant.

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Valparaiso, IN | July 2006 | positive

Hardy, sturdy-stemmed oriental blooms profusely with color and shape similar to star gazer. Beautifully fragrant flowers the size of your...Read More

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