Species Lilium, Formosan Lily, Taiwanese Mountain Lily
Lilium formosanum
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lilium (LIL-ee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | formosanum (for-MOH-sa-num) (Info) |
Division:
9 - Species
Flower Habit:
(b) Out-facing
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Flower Shape:
Trumpet
Bloom Size:
3" to 6" (76 mm to 150 mm)
6" to 12" (151 mm to 300 mm)
Color Pattern:
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Wetumpka, Alabama
Elk Grove, California
Portola, California
Boca Raton, Florida
Chattahoochee, Florida
Keystone Heights, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Braselton, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Macy, Indiana
Gonzales, Louisiana
Jennings, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Pollock, Louisiana
Ijamsville, Maryland
Lexington, Massachusetts
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Monroe, Ohio
MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Middleton, Tennessee
Thompsons Station, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Broaddus, Texas
Colmesneil, Texas
Spring, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 28, 2010, OhioLarch from Monroe, OH (Zone 6a) wrote: Fragrant! |
| Positive | On Feb 22, 2010, lzyjo from Thompsons Station, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: This is an easy-to-grow lily. Adaptable to harsh conditions. Flowered in about 18 months from seed. The only lily seedling to survive in my unamended clay soil. Subtle scent if your nose is IN the flower. Similar appearance to the regular Easter lilies. Worth growing for it's impressive height alone. |
| Positive | On Sep 27, 2009, Ficurinia from Portland, OR wrote: Several years ago I purchased seeds for this plant from the online catalog at Monticello (aka Thomas Jefferson's home). This year, my first "baby" bloomed and I was amazed by its beauty. Though still young, with only one large bloom, it lasted and lasted in our summer heat. I cannot wait for its siblings to bloom next year, and to collect the seeds from this year's bloom. I want more of these in my garden! |
| Positive | On Aug 7, 2005, SudieGoodman from Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: zone 8b, Broaddus, southeast, TX |
| Positive | On Jul 29, 2005, aking1a from Baton Rouge, LA (Zone 8b) wrote: Easy grower - but gets 7-8 feet tall and needs to be staked. Looks like an Easter Lily on a long pole! |
| Neutral | On Aug 28, 2002, Baa wrote: A species lily from Taiwan. |
