Stargazer Oriental Lily is a bulbous perennial with thick dark green basal leaves and heavy blooms of large fragrant flowers. The freckled rich magenta pink flowers with white edges and recurved petals bloom in midsummer. Prefers full sun on the upper plant with the roots shaded and moist well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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2’ - 3.5’
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Spread:
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0.5’ - 1'
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Spacing:
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1’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Do not let the soil dry out- however, too much moisture without draining will led to bulb rot. Lily leaf beetles can be an issue. Other potential problems include mosaic virus, aphids, and botrytis.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Speedwell, Blanket Flower
IMAGES: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Stargazer Lillies Lillium orientale 'Stargazer' Flowers, (2) Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Stargazer Lillies Lillium orientale 'Stargazer' Flower, (3) StooMathiesen, Stargazer Lily, (4) Mark Levisay, D75_1330-1
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
