Lilium pumilum

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Lilium pumilum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Lilium tenuifolium, Fisch. (L. linifolium, Hort. L. pumilum, DC. L. puniceum, Sieb. & De Vr.). Coral Lily. Fern-leaved Lily. Tom Thumb Lily. Tiny Lily. Bulb oblong, 1-2 in. long, 1/2 - 1 in. wide, white or pale yellow sometimes tinged pink; scales few, large, closely clasped together: st. 1-2 ft. high, slender, smooth, bare of leaves for 2—3 in. above the surface: leaves 40-60, erect or semi-horizontal, 1-2 in. long, 1/12 - 1/6 in. wide: flowers 1-15, l 1/2 - 2 in. diam., with waxy segms. reflexed to the st. and of a brilliant scarlet, rarely slightly dotted purple and lighter at the base; anthers scarlet or red. June, early July. S. Siberia and N. China. —A handsome, graceful species and the brightest in color of all. Although easily grown it is not very long-lived, as a rule, and must be frequently renewed. Good for rock-gardens and pots. The var. Golden Gleam, Hort.. is a taller grower, often 3 ft. high and the flowers are bright, pure golden yellow; it is said to be a hybrid between L. Martagon var. album and L. tenuifolium, but resembles the latter in growth, and the two form a splendid contrast when planted together. ^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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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