Family: Liliaceae
(lil-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Lilium (LIL-ee-um) Species: superbum (soo-PER-bum) Synonym:Lilium gazarubrum Synonym:Lilium mary-henryae
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Height 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness 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) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Bloom Color OrangeRed-Orange Bloom Time Late Summer/Early FallFoliage HerbaceousOther details UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)By dividing the bulb's scales From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedDivision 9 - SpeciesFlower Shape RecurvedFlower Habit (c) Down-facingBloom Size Smaller than than 3" (75 mm)Color Pattern SpottedPapillae Foliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone |