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Liliaceae
Oriental Lily
Lilium orientalis
Majesty and purity.
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Genus
- Lilium
- Native to
- Japan, China, Korea
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Bulbous Perennial
- Height
- 2-6 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, Acidic
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Oriental lilies are among the most fragrant of all lily types, with a scent that can fill an entire room.
- The famous 'Stargazer' lily, one of the most popular cut flowers, is an oriental lily hybrid.
- Their large flowers can measure up to 10 inches across.
- Oriental lilies are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure if ingested.
- They bloom later in summer than Asiatic lilies, extending the lily season in gardens.
Color meanings
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Devotion
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Prosperity
2
Purity of heart