Lilium pardanthinum
Previously known as:
- Nomocharis pardanthinum
- Phonetic Spelling
- LIL-ee-um pard-AN-thih-num
- Description
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A showy perennial bulb in the Liliaceae family that is native to China, Tibet and Burma. They have scaly bulbs and leafy stems. Coming from areas with cold dry winters and summer rainfall, they bloom in summer. The flowers are very beautiful.
This plant grows best in AM Sun to 25% shade. Plant bulbs 6 in. (15 cm) deep and space 12 in. apart. Dislikes being disturbed once planted and division of bulbs is not recommended.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Lilium
- Species:
- pardanthinum
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- China
- Bulb Storage:
- Store bulbs in dry peat at 35 degrees F (2C)
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Trumpet
- Tubular
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- Rose-pink flowers with purple spotting across petals. Blooms in summer and fades to white with age.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Whorled
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Subulate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Solitary leaves lower down the stem. Whorls further up.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Small Space
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
