Asiatic Lily 'Luxor'
Lilium
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lilium (LIL-ee-um) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Luxor |
Division:
1 - Asiatic hybrids
Flower Habit:
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Flower Shape:
Trumpet
Bloom Size:
3" to 6" (76 mm to 150 mm)
Color Pattern:
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
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:
Kenai, Alaska
Niceville, Florida
South China, Maine
Brunswick, Missouri
Brooklyn, New York
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Mar 11, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Luxor - butterscotch and cream with flecks and brushmarks; lovely. |
| Positive | On Oct 17, 2005, tyshee from Kenai, AK wrote: One of my very favorite lilies. Nice interesting coloring. It does well in the North and tolerates partial shade well. |
