Lilium pomponium

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Lilium pomponium in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Lilium pomponium, Linn. (L. rubrum, Lamb.). Little Turk's-cap Lily. Bulb similar to that of L. Martagon: st. l 1/2 - 3 ft. high, furrowed or striated: leaves 100 or more, lower ones horizontal, 2-4 in. long, 1/6 - 1/3 in. wide, upper ones smaller and more erect: flowers 1-15, l 1/2 - 2 in. diam., brilliant scarlet, dotted purplish black; segms. thick and waxy, reflexed to the st. and thickly papillose at the base; anthers scarlet. June, early July. Alps of S. France and N. Italy. —A graceful handsome species of easy culture, but the strong, nauseous odor of the flowers is a factor against its popularity. The var. verum, Hort., is similar, but the leaves, when first unfolding are twisted or curled like a sickle and slightly edged white. ^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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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