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Magnoliaceae
Lily Magnolia
Magnolia liliiflora
Purity and nobility.
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Genus
- Magnolia
- Native to
- Southwestern China
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 8-12 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- It has been cultivated in Chinese gardens for over 1,400 years and is one of the most ancient ornamental magnolias.
- The flowers are dark purple on the outside and white inside, creating a striking two-tone effect.
- It is a parent of many popular hybrid magnolias including the famous 'Ann,' 'Betty,' and 'Jane' cultivars.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, dried flower buds are used to treat sinus congestion and headaches.
- Unlike many magnolias, it blooms both in spring and sporadically again in late summer.
Color meanings
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purity
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nobility
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femininity