Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Lilium

Species:

Lilium iridollae

USDA Symbol:

LIIR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

180 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, sandy or peaty soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; germination occurs in spring after temperatures warm.