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Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Flower Shape: Trumpet
Bloom Size: 6" to 12" (151 mm to 300 mm)
Color Pattern: Brushmarks
Foliage: Herbaceous Smooth-Textured
Other details: Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds Flowers are good for cutting Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) By dividing the bulb's scales From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
On Feb 18, 2005, plantzperson from Zachary, LA wrote:
I have grown this lily for about 6 years at my home & at the grounds of a museum that I work for. I have a photo of it at 93 inches tall, with my daughter standing beside it, taken in September. It blooms late and great here and smells wonderful! I grow it among the roses Carefree Beauty & Cecile Brunner, with daylilies mixed it the bed. The seed pods are lovely & are useful in natural arrangements. The seeds look just like sprouted grass so be careful not to destroy them when they come up. A great lily for the cottage garden look.
I started with a couple small plants I dug from a yard and when the seeds dropped I had them everywhere. They look like grass coming up and can be mistaken. They are my husbands favorite, they can get to about 6' tall or more and very eyecatching.
On Aug 26, 2004, aking1a from Baton Rouge, LA (Zone 8b) wrote:
Lilium formosanum phillipinense is a very unusual plant and at 6-8 feet tall, quite a conversation piece. The pure white lillies cluster 5-6 blooms per stalk. The down side is that when this plant does not get enough sun, it will lean to the light and frequently will fall over. If planted in a sunny area, it will require almost no care. Unless you have a rather tall fence to plant in front of, do expect it to be the dominant feature in your bed. Great for cut flowers - they will out last almost everything else on your mantle.
On Mar 9, 2004, soilsandup from Sacramento, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:
I bought a 6" potted Philippine Lily three years ago at a plant sale at the University of California, Davis. In zone 9b, this plant starts blooming in late summer and continue into autumn, adding color to the garden late in the season. I divided the plant last year and placed some divisions in the ground and it has grown quite well out of the pot and has survived the past winter. Requires very little care. I let one bloom go to seed and racked some soil over it last fall. Will see if I get seedlings. A good addition to any garden, but especially those who are interested in extending the bloom time in an all-white garden.
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