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Lilium longiflorum

Family Liliaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   2a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 0.4 - 1 m (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Lilium longiflorum (Easter lily) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during mid summer. This plant is upright and has glossy, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. Lilium longiflorum (Easter lily) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.