Perennials – 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