Martagon Lily, Common Turk's' Cap Lily 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'
Lilium x marhan
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lilium (LIL-ee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | x marhan (MAR-han) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Mrs. R.O. Backhouse |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Mrs. Backhouse) |
View this plant in a gardenDivision:
2 - Martagon hybrids
Flower Habit:
(c) Down-facing
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Flower Shape:
Recurved
Bloom Size:
3" to 6" (76 mm to 150 mm)
Color Pattern:
Spotted
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)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
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:
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:
Chicago, Illinois
Grand Marais, Michigan
Omaha, Nebraska
Sparks, Nevada
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Raleigh, North Carolina
Provo, Utah
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 24, 2011, NancyMcD from Grand Marais, MI wrote: This lily grows and blooms wonderfully for us. Martagons and their relatives seem to be the lilies that chipmunks like LEAST to eat, thank goodness. It's also very beautiful. |
| Positive | On May 28, 2007, TomH3787 from Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: It's done well here in spite of being at the southern end of its preferred climate range. According to Old House Gardens this is an early-20th-century cross of L. martagon and L. hansonii. |
| Positive | On Mar 28, 2005, nevadagdn from Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) wrote: This appears to be the most vigorous of the Martagon lily hybrids I grow. |
