- Easter lily
Botanical name: lilium longiflorum
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and 1 ft in width
Bloom time: spring and summer
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: white/pink
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: focal point in spring garden
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attract hummingbirds and butterflies
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with a slow release liquid fertilizer in the early spring as the plant is coming out of dormancy
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: asters, allium, russian sage
Toxicity level: toxic for humans if ingested and extremely toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
