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Tiger Lily : Lilium tigrinum (lancifolium)
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Family: Liliaceae |
Above:tiger lily stand, Below: flower close |
Use: shady gardens, meadows, beds, berms, borders, swales, savannas |
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Plant: bulbous perennial to 7'
Origin:China
Zone: 3 - 8
Flowers: orange turk's cap lily with black spots. Spots on interior of flowers are raised or embossed.
Foliage: simple leaves scattered along stem
Culture: full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Spreads aggressively by bulbils and underground offsets. Carrier of viruses. Do not grow with susceptible lilies, like Orientals and species. |
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