Lilium longiflorum White American (Easter Lily)
Vigorous, Lilium longiflorum ‘White American’ is a Trumpet Lily (also called Easter Lily) that combines elegance and fragrance. Its pure white trumpet-shaped blossoms are huge, up to 5 in. across (11 cm), and quite impressive with their slightly recurved petals, revealing pale green tips and deep yellow anthers. Elegantly facing outwards, these beauties, up to 4-8 per stem, exude a sweet fragrance that you will enjoy each time you pass by them.
Vigorous, Lilium longiflorum 'White American' is a Trumpet Lily (also called Easter Lily) that combines elegance and fragrance. Its pure white trumpet-shaped blossoms are huge, up to 5 in. across (11 cm), and quite impressive with their slightly recurved petals, revealing pale green tips and deep yellow anthers. Elegantly facing outwards, these beauties, up to 4-8 per stem, exude a sweet fragrance that you will enjoy each time you pass by them. Clad with narrow, dark green leaves, the stems of this lily are quite sturdy but may require staking.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 7 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lilium – Lilies |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 8″ (20cm) |
| Depth | 8" (20cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |