Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum

Also Known As

Gold Band Lily

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 36"-48"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

5a-7b

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Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum plant details

Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This voluptuous Japanese wildflower was the "Queen of Lilies" in late Victorian gardens and stars in John Singer Sargent's famous painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose. Its huge, luxuriously fragrant flowers are white with gold stripes and often cinnamon sprinkles. Itrequires acid soil to return well and prefers a cool spot with bright but filtered sun. Oriental, 3-4', mid/late-summer, zones 5-7bS(9WC)