Photo of Lilium davidii flower by Panayoti Kelaidis

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Lilium davidii

Also Known As

  • David's Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 36"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Lilium davidii plant details

Lilium davidii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium davidii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium davidii

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Lilium davidii plant

How to Grow Lilium davidii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"

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  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-16"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-9'

Width: 2'

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

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  • even moisture - regular
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