Lilium testaceum

Plant Characteristics

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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Lilium testaceum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Lilium testaceum, Lindl. (L. excelsum, Hort. L. Isabellinum, Kunze). Nankeen Lily. Bulb similar to that of L. candidum: st. 3-6 ft. high, green, tinged purple-brown, slightly pubescent: leaves 60-100, lower ones horizontal or nearly so, 3-4 in. long, 1/4 - 1/3 in. wide, upper ones smaller and more erect: flowers 1-12, 2-3 in. diam., deliciously fragrant, of a pale, delicate creamy buff or nankeen-yellow, often flushed pink and rarely slightly dotted red, segms. reflexed to the st. and slightly papillose at the base; anthers red. Late June, July. Unknown in a wild state; probably a garden hybrid between L. candidum and L. chalcedonicum. —One of the most beautiful and graceful of all lilies, hardy, robust, permanent and highly recommended for both pots and open ground. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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