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Division 8: Interdivisional Hybrids

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la orange lily

Family: Liliaceae

Above: orangish LA lily, Below: orienpet 'Scheherazade' Use: beds, borders, woodands, meadows
orienpet scheherazade

Plant: perennial bulb to 96". Tallest true lilies.

Origin: horticultural crosses

Zone
: 4 - 9

Flowers
: typically large flowers, resembling their parentage. Very few are scented. LA with Asiatic parentage have the most vibrant colors.

Foliage: scattered or alternate. Stouter stems than Orientals or others; however LO and Orienpets still require staking.

Culture
: sun to partial shade. Rich soil. Disease resistant. 'Triumphator' is a spectacular LO lily. 'Yelloween' is an Orienpet. 'Fangio' is a free flowering LA type.



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