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Purple Lilly Magnolia

Magnolia Liliiflora

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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 6–10Climate Temperate
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — fragrant blooms in hues of dark purple outside and blushing pink within
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — With a USDA hardiness rating of zones 5 through 8; also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-OrchidPurple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — the Purple Lily Magnolia can be strategically placed as a focal point or integrated into a mixed border; spanningPurple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Its moderate size and vibrant blooms make it a versatile selection; the Purple Lily Magnolia can be strategicallyPurple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — appealing to clients who desire a low-maintenance but visually impactful garden element; reaching up to 10-13Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — purple and violet flowers in the garden; native to southwest ChinaPurple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — shrub with purple and violet blooms; adding a sensory dimension to the garden.<br><br>For optimal growth+68

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Planting in a sheltered location is advisable to protect its early blooms from late frosts; shrub for full or half
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — With a USDA hardiness rating of zones 5 through 8; also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-Orchid
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — the Purple Lily Magnolia can be strategically placed as a focal point or integrated into a mixed border; spanning
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Its moderate size and vibrant blooms make it a versatile selection; the Purple Lily Magnolia can be strategically
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — appealing to clients who desire a low-maintenance but visually impactful garden element; reaching up to 10-13
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — purple and violet flowers in the garden; native to southwest China
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — shrub with purple and violet blooms; adding a sensory dimension to the garden.<br><br>For optimal growth
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — shrub for full or half; appealing to clients who desire a low-maintenance but visually impactful garden element
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — fragrant blooms in hues of dark purple outside and blushing pink within
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Reaching up to 10-13 feet high and 6-10 feet wide
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — this deciduous shrub enriches landscapes with spring vibrancy and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Preferring full sun to part shade and well-draining soil
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — it's an exquisite focal point or border plant that requires minimal care once established
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — The Purple Lily Magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora)
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-Orchid
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — deciduous flowering shrub that is highly prized for its showy floral display and compact growth habit
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Native to southwest China
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — this magnolia variety is a smaller species
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — reaching an average height of 8 to 12 feet with a spread of 6 to 10 feet
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — emerging in late spring to early summer
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — The blossoms boast a rich purple-pink hue on the outside with a paler interior
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — spanning approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — The flowers are not only visually captivating but also emit a subtle
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — adding a sensory dimension to the garden.<br><br>For optimal growth

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