Lily

When do lilies open?

Asiatic lilies lead off the pack, opening their pretty flowers in mid-to-late spring. The flowers last a long time in the garden, often well into summer . Bloom time for this lily also applies to double Asiatic lilies and Martagon lilies. The bloom time for lilies in the Oriental group starts just as the Asiatic …

When do lilies open? Read More »

Are lilies monocots?

Lillies Probably one of the easiest of all plants to identify as monocots is the lily because it fits the bill for all monocot characteristics. The flowers of most lilies are obvious and trimerous as all three pedals are usually identical in size and shape, the roots are adventitious, it is small and herbaceous, and …

Are lilies monocots? Read More »

How do lilies grow?

Native Area: NA; this is an Oriental hybrid lily. USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8Height: 3 to 4 feet. Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade. How to grow lilies as a cut flower? Them for cut flower forcing. Production Methods There are several production methods available when growing lilies as a cut flower crop. …

How do lilies grow? Read More »