Easter Lily
Lilium Longiflorum
Overview
Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) exudes elegance with its trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers that typically bloom in late spring to early summer. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it requires well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mature height is about 18-36 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches. Ideal for borders or as a focal point, it symbolizes hope and purity, enhancing any garden design or Easter display.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–7Type BulbClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–7
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Bulb
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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