Lily
Lilies are flowers grown from bulbs that cover
a huge gamut of flowers.
Other Names: Asiatic Lily, Oriental Lily,
Daylily,
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Lilioideae
Genus: Lilium
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Descriptions: Lilies are trumpet shaped
flowers, with large showy, vibrant colored blossoms
that measure a up to 6 inches across.
Size: Lilies grow up to 3 feet tall.
Symbolism: Lilies symbolize a wish for
happiness, excitement, and prosperity.
Grow Details: Lilies are easy to grow,
but require well drained soil, if the soil holds
moisture it will not grow.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Well
Drained
Soil PH: PH 5.5 to 6.5
Water: Standard
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Grow Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Characteristics
Height: Lilies grow up to 3 feet
tall.
Flower Colors: Yellow, Orange, White,
Pink, BiColor, Red, Salmon,
Propagation: Lilies can be propagated
through division.
Division/Transplants:
Blooming Period: Spring to Summer
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Type: Perennial Bulbs
Herbal Remedy Properties: Lilies were
used historically used medicinally as a tea that
would help to treat stomach disorders, coughs,
tuberculosis, fevers, and child birth pains. The
lily teas were used to wash swellings, bruises,
wounds and sores and the flowers and roots were
used in poultices for treating spider bites.
Native Area: Lilies are native to North
America, Europe, and especially Asia.
Other: Lilies are considered highly toxic
to cats.
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