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Lilium formosanum var. pricei

Also Known As

Dwarf Formosa Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Lilium formosanum var. pricei plant details

Lilium formosanum var. pricei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium formosanum var. pricei

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium formosanum var. pricei

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(DWARF FORMOSA LILY) Same sublime lily in a smaller package! 18-24” stems loaded with full size flowers that are 3-6” long, very fragrant white trumpets striped with red wine hues. They bloom mid summer to early fall and have brilliant gold stamens and are held nicely horizontally on the stems. Easy to grow in good garden soil with regular moisture in sun to light shade. Reseeds politely. USDA Z5 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

This burgundy-stemmed dwarf lily has large, long, burgundy flower buds that break into fragrant white trumpets enlivened by pink and burgundy exterior streaks, and a yellow-green throat! Narrow, strappy leaves form a basal clump. Well-drained soil preferred, after all it is an alpine from the mountains of Taiwan (formerly Formosa). Imagine coming upon them on a mountainside! The rock garden would be a pretty good simulation of their native environment. 10-12"T x 8-10" W. August - September bloom. Minimum temperature: -10?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Very garden worthy little Lily descended from a Crug Farm collection in Taiwan. This is a fairly compact species with grassy foliage and carnival hat flowers - big white trumpets with maroon stripes on the outside. Increases well from offsets and blooms when young. It's all good.