Lilium longiflorum - 5 Seed Pack - Exotic Perennial Bulb -Insured Flat Ship Rate- New

Lilium is a genus of bulbous perennials that are placed in the Liliaceae family. They are grown for their very showy, often fragrant flowers. Among the 100 species, there are four main flower shapes: trumpet, bowl, recurved, and funnel. Various lilies bloom from spring to autumn, giving rise to early season, mid-season and late season designations. There are 8 divisions of hybrids: Asiatic, Martagon, Candidum, American, Longiflorum, Trumpet and Aurelian, Oriental, and Other, plus one division of all true species. Lilies are useful in woodland gardens and wild areas, as cut flowers, and even in containers or rockeries, depending on the species.

Lilium longiflorum is a Division IX true species lily. It is native to southern islands of Japan and Taiwan. It features large, fragrant, outward-facing, trumpet-shaped, pure white flowers (12cm to 18cm long) that bloom in December to January in South Africa. Easter lilies that are in bloom on Easter have been forced. This species bears its flowers on rigid stems rising 60cm 90cm tall. Stems are clad with narrow, lance-shaped, dark green leaves 13cm to 15cm long. Longiflorum lilies are sometimes commonly called Easter lilies.

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers rich, organic soils. Best with upper plant in full sun and roots in shade. Mulch around plants to keep root zone cool.