Lilium martagon (Martagon Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | martagon |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Eurasia from Portugal north to Siberia and has been in cultivation for several centuries. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 100- 200 cm |
| Spread | 50 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Division of bulbs, by bulb scales or seed. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in light shade alkaline, well drained soil, the browning foliage might be a cosmetic blemish in the garden but it does not deter blooming. |
| Flower Description | Flower are typically pink, with recurved petals and pronounced orange anthers. A white flowering variety may also be found. |