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Lilium auratum with gold bands and red speckles

Species

Lilium auratum

Gold-banded lily

A dramatic Japanese species with huge, fragrant white blooms marked by gold bands and crimson spots.

Section ArchelirionLate summer

Quick facts

Native range
Japan
Height
100 to 150 cm
Bloom time
Mid to late summer
Flower form
Large, slightly recurved bowl
Color
White with gold stripes and crimson spots
Fragrance
Powerful, spicy
Leaf arrangement
Lanceolate leaves along the stem

Growing notes

LightFull sun to light shade

SoilHumus-rich, well-drained soil

MoistureEven moisture; cool roots

Soil pHSlightly acidic

Propagation

  • Offsets
  • Scaling

Field notes

  • Key parent for Oriental hybrids.
  • Likes cool, shaded root zones with sun on the flowers.

Identification cues

  • White petals with a bold gold midrib.
  • Wide, showy flowers with a strong fragrance.

Pests and safety

Common pests

  • Lily leaf beetle
  • Botrytis

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

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