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African Queen Lily: Lilium "African Queen"

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african queen lilies

Family: Liliaceae

Above:raceme of flowers, Below: profile of lily Use: borders, beds
african queen lily

Plant: deciduous, bulbous plant to 6'

Origin: garden hybrid from Chinese trumpet lilies

Zone
: 3 - 9

Flowers
: large, fragrant trumpets

Foliage: scattered along stem.

Culture
: full sun to part sun in well drained, rich soil. Large. heavy flowers require staking or other support. Resistant to viruses, but can spread disease to more susceptible lilies.



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