Oriental Lily

Common Name: Oriental Lily

Botanical Name: Lilium

Family: Liliaceae

Native: Japan

Colors: Pink, white, cream, yellow, red and bicolors

Description: Oriental lilies have very large elegant blooms that top off tall plants and are extremely scented.

Shelf Life Tips: The vase life of Oriental lilies is between four and eleven days. Cut about one to two inches of the lily stems at angle before putting them in a fresh lukewarm water. Pluck the leaves that will be under the water in the vase and leave a few leaves on above the water. These leaves provide nourishment for the lily. Use flower food in vase and keep the blooms in a cool place. Change the vase water regularly.

Fun Facts: If the pollen is removed from the middle of the lily the vase life will last longer. The lily is not poisonous for humans but is poisonous for cats. An all white Lily is a symbol of purity.

In Season: Year round