Meqwon Lilies

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Orange Lilium lancifolium turks-cap bloom

Species

Lilium lancifolium

Tiger lily

A durable orange lily with speckled, turks-cap flowers and distinctive bulbils along the stem.

Section SinomartagonLate summer

Quick facts

Native range: China, Korea, Japan
Height: 60 to 120 cm
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Flower form: Turks-cap, nodding
Color: Orange with dark spots
Fragrance: Light
Leaf arrangement: Alternate leaves

Growing notes

LightFull sun to part shade

SoilAdaptable, well-drained

MoistureModerate moisture

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Propagation

Bulbils
Offsets
Scaling

Field notes

Produces bulbils in leaf axils for easy propagation.
Very tolerant of garden conditions.

Identification cues

Dark bulbils along the stem.
Orange turks-cap flowers with heavy spotting.

Pests and safety

Common pests

Lily leaf beetle
Botrytis

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

Sources

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