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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) — it's an exquisite focal point or border plant that requires minimal care once established; the Purple Lily
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — spanning approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter; this magnolia prefers full sun to partial shade and
Purple Lilly Magnolia (Magnolia Liliiflora) — this magnolia variety is a smaller species; the flowers are not only visually captivating but also emit a subtle
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