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Lilium formosanum

Also Known As

Lilium formosanum [Giant Form]
Lilium formosum var. formosum
Formosa Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 48"-96"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Lilium formosanum plant details

Lilium formosanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium formosanum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 48 IN - 96 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, fragrant, rare, self-sowing, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium formosanum

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gorgeous native of Taiwan typically grows 4-7' tall and 2-3' feet wide. White trumpet-shaped 8-12" long flowers are sweetly scented, and sometimes tinged with red or purple on the outside. 6-30 flowers may be produced by each plant. The fruits are showy seed pods which maintain interest in the garden after the flowers are gone, and make a lovely addition to dried flower arrangements.

By: Forestfarm

Intoxicatingly FRAGRANT 6" long white flowers are striped with purple!! Can you say 'elegant'? Summer stems 4-6' – this luscious lily thrives in the lightly shaded woodland garden AND it can self sow, which can only be a good thing! Seed heads are very ar

By: Secret Garden Growers

This easy, heat-loving beauty looks like a very tall, very slender Easter lily and smells even better. It bears up to 12 narrow trumpets atop 5-7 foot stalks in late summer and seed-pod candelabras all winter. Introduced in 1880 from Taiwan (where it's now endangered), it didn't catch on till re-introduced by E.H. Wilson in 1918. Some say it's hardy in zone 5, but we guarantee it for 6b-9S(10WC) only. In the right spot it self-sows happily and can bloom from seed its first year

By: Old House Gardens

Long white fragrant trumpets are held on tall sturdy stems in mid to late summer. One of the tallest lilies that may reach 7' or more. Extremely easy to grow and readily naturalizes. A favorite pass-along heirloom that will adorn your garden for years to come. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

By: Almost Eden

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Gardening facts about Lilium formosanum plant

How to Grow Lilium formosanum

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant