Trumpet Lily 'Amethyst Temple'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Division
6 - Trumpet/Aurelian hybrids
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grayslake, Illinois

Kennebunk, Maine

South China, Maine

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Tilton, New Hampshire

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Gardener's Notes:

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Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | December 2009 | positive

A gorgeous lily. Very fragrant. In zone 5a it needs a fairly heavy mulch to grow and bloom at its best. A big helping of compost appears...Read More

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| February 2003 | positive

This is the "most" wonderful lily I ever had the opportunity to grow.
1. It grows well in the pacific northwest (I'm in portland...Read More

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