Lilium henryi, var. citrinum. Lifted for division. Note: this is an exceptionally straight and stiff-stem clone from The Lily Garden where it has been used for years in hybridization (and still is). Aside from its hardiness, its usefulness in crossing is to breed in stem stiffness as well as with many crosses, the color yellow can be quite recessive in hybridizing.
Something unique about this species: Because of its stiff-stem nature and combined with the fact it is a heavy stem feeder, if a bulb is planted sideways, the stem will travel a quite a few inches before surfacing and will form roots and bulblets all along. A word of caution though, If this stem emerges at an angle, it will continue to grow straight but at an angle, possibly for many years. Therefore, when planting var. citrinum, be sure the bulb is straight 'up'. Some random photos with a caption here and there.
In this first picture about 15 inches of the stem bottom is missing. I cut the stem long. See second to last picture. I just stuck the stem in the red pot for pictures only.
Double nose to be removed
Offset formed between scales
Note how color developed during the six days after digging while being held in a cool and dark environment. There is a reason for this and I'll explain later in comments.
