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White Lilium candidum flower with flared trumpet

Species

Lilium candidum

Madonna lily

A fragrant white trumpet lily that forms a basal rosette in winter and blooms early in summer.

Section LiliumLate spring

Quick facts

Native range
Balkans and eastern Mediterranean
Height
90 to 180 cm
Bloom time
Late spring to early summer
Flower form
Trumpet, outward facing
Color
Pure white with yellow throat
Fragrance
Strong and sweet
Leaf arrangement
Basal rosette with narrower stem leaves

Growing notes

LightFull sun to part sun

SoilGritty, well-drained, lime-rich soils

MoistureModerate moisture; avoid winter wet

Soil pHNeutral to alkaline

Propagation

  • Offsets
  • Seed

Field notes

  • Plant shallow with the neck of the bulb near the surface.
  • Prefers a warm, dry summer rest period.

Identification cues

  • Basal rosette visible through winter in mild climates.
  • Pure white trumpet flowers in early summer.

Pests and safety

Common pests

  • Lily leaf beetle
  • Botrytis

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

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