Lemon Lily

Lilium parryi

Lemon Lily

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Lilium
Species:
Lilium parryi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
Red, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Found in moist meadows and stream banks

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Notes: Seeds require cold-moist stratification before germination.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o