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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 6–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-Orchid; with a USDA hardiness rating of zones 5 through 8

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — The blossoms boast a rich purple-pink hue on the outside with a paler interior; this magnolia variety, image 65
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — fragrant blooms in hues of dark purple outside and blushing pink within; preferring full sun to part shade and
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) — Preferring full sun to part shade and well-draining soil; shrub with purple and violet blooms, image 56
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Its moderate size and vibrant blooms make it a versatile selection; the Purple Lily Magnolia can be, image 74
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) — The flowers are not only visually captivating but also emit a subtle; purple and violet flowers in the garden
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — this magnolia prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining; emerging in late spring to early, image 69
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) — Preferring full sun to part shade and well-draining soil
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-Orchid; with a USDA hardiness rating of zones 5 through 8, image 59
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — Planting in a sheltered location is advisable to protect its early blooms from late frosts
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — adding a sensory dimension to the garden.<br><br>For optimal growth; it's an exquisite focal point or border
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — appealing to clients who desire a low-maintenance but visually impactful garden element
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — spanning approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter; this magnolia prefers full sun to partial shade and, image 66
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 can be strategically placed as a focal point or integrated into a mixed, image 73
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — emerging in late spring to early summer; this deciduous shrub enriches landscapes with spring, image 64
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — the Purple Lily Magnolia can be strategically placed as a focal point or integrated into a mixed border
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) — also known as Lily Magnolia or Woody-Orchid
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — this magnolia variety is a smaller species; the flowers are not only visually captivating but also, image 62
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — this magnolia variety is a smaller species
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — slightly acidic to neutral soil; planting in a sheltered location is advisable to protect its early, image 70
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