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Lilium formosanum

Lilium formosanum

formosa lily
Spent seedheads, shown here in late November, have their own charm

Common name formosa lily

Family liliaceae

Life cycle perennial bulb (Z5-8)

Flowers white (August)

Size 6'

Light full sun

Cultural notes likes rich soil, not too dry

From seed easy, germinates at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below

Seed ripens mid-November

Large trumpet-shaped flowers on upright stalks. Ours are blooming in their second summer, but are nowhere near the six foot stature that references say they will attain. Impressive flowers, though, and the long striped buds are cool too. It's later to return than many other lilies (ours just started peeking up in late April), so be patient with it...

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: the lane, orchard nursery area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed AHS exchange Feb04. Baggy, 70F (89%G, 8-11d)
Seed from '06 garden. Baggy 70F (84%G, 9-12d)

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