| Division: | IX. Species and Species Cultivars |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Plant Height: | 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Other: Herbaceous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Other: A deeper red-pink than L. speciosum var. speciosum. |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects: Hoverflies, however, a warning - a preferred target for lily beetle and its larvae. |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are lethal to cats |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Species lilies will come true from seed; cultivars and hybrids will not. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Other: Bulb scaling. |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| aspenhill | On October 24, 2015 | Obtained plant B&D Lilies - qty 1 |
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