Purple Lilly Magnolia
Magnolia Liliiflora
Overview
The Purple Lily Magnolia, Magnolia liliiflora, charms with tulip-like, fragrant blooms in hues of dark purple outside and blushing pink within. Reaching up to 10-13 feet high and 6-10 feet wide, this deciduous shrub enriches landscapes with spring vibrancy and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Preferring full sun to part shade and well-draining soil, it's an exquisite focal point or border plant that requires minimal care once established.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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