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Lilium formosanum
Formosa Lily
Origin: Native to Taiwan and Formosa.
Mike's
Opinion
"
A marginally hardy Lily for us in southern Ontario, but worth the effort for the wonderful late blooms. It should ideally be planted where it has other plants to cover its 'bare knees'.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
"
| Family |
| Liliaceae |
| Genus |
| Lilium |
| Species |
| formosanum |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 1 - 1.5 m. |
| Spread |
| 25 cm |
Photographs
Cultivars
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Mulch heavily and grow in partial shade to full sun in well drained but rich garden soil. It is always a race between bloom and frost in our Canadian zone 6a garden. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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