- Jane magnolia
Botanical name: liliiflora ‘jane’
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 15-18 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring and summer
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: purple/red/pink/white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: no more than 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: remove dead or damaged branches as soon as the plant is finished flowering for the season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: screening plant
Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: keep consistently moist but not soggy
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 4 times a year between late april and mid july
Best time to plant: late fall or early spring
Best type of soil: clay
Companion plants: lavender, hydrangeas, camellias
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
