This herbaceous perennial has and erect strong stem that is purplish at the base and forms a clump. The lanced-shaped leaves are dark green and the trumpet-shaped perfumed white flowers have flared petals appearing from late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 11

Lilium longifolum is naturally found in Taiwan growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in a semi shaded to full sun poaition with hot wind and frost protection but is drought tolerant.

The Easter Lily is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or used in pots or tubs. It is also mass planted in large gardens and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years. It is suitable for coastal regions and the flowers are used in floral arrangements. ID 1317

Lilium(LEE-lee-um) longifolum(long-gi-FLÔ-rum)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family