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Jul 31, 2023 7:44 AM CST
Name: SteveW
Bow, WA (Zone 8b)
Busy building a lily collection...
@AKLily... that no-one has replied speedily to your question implies there's no easy answer. Most Western American hybrids (WAHs) are available only from seed. You may be able to find the species L. pardalinum and L. canadense available from some bulb suppliers, and the hybrid "Fusion" is quite readily available, but is recommended only for USDA Zones 6-9, with lows down to -10 F. It may depend on where you are in Alaska. If you are in a cold part, then you may face the challenge of purchased bulbs that were grown in a warmer climate not settling into your colder area. For this reason, planting your own seeds may result in bulbs that are better acclimated to where you live. (There is a well-known grower of lilies who lives in Hay River, CA, in Zone 1 who gets incredible results from a wide range of lilies, all grown from seed, so it is not an impossible task; just one that may take a little time.) Seeds are usually available via the seed exchange run by the North American Lily Society (NALS) in the spring. Hope this helps...

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