Meqwon Lilies

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White Lilium longiflorum trumpet flower

Species

Lilium longiflorum

Easter lily

A classic white trumpet lily grown for fragrance and cut flowers, often forced for spring holidays.

Section LeucolirionEarly summer

Quick facts

Native range: Ryukyu Islands of Japan and Taiwan
Height: 60 to 120 cm
Bloom time: Summer; can be forced earlier
Flower form: Large trumpet, outward facing
Color: White with pale green throat
Fragrance: Strong and sweet
Leaf arrangement: Narrow, glossy leaves along the stem

Growing notes

LightFull sun to part sun

SoilRich, well-drained loam

MoistureEven moisture; avoid soggy soils

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Propagation

Offsets
Seed
Scaling

Field notes

Widely used in the cut flower trade.
Parent species for Longiflorum hybrids.

Identification cues

Long, flared trumpet with a sweet fragrance.
Slender, upright stems with narrow leaves.

Pests and safety

Common pests

Lily leaf beetle
Aphids

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

Sources

Image credits

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