How to grow Easter Lily

Lilium longiflorum

Full Sun
OR
Dappled Sun
Medium

Not as hardy as most lilies… often considered tender. However, when planted deeply with a good layer of mulch it will grow very well as far north as zone 6a. Does not require as much chilling in winter as most lilies, thus making it easy to force. Grows well in light, sandy loam.

Keep soil moist and do not let it dry out. Roots need to be in the shade.⁴

How long does Easter Lily take to grow?

These estimates for how long Easter Lily takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Easter Lily to germinate?: days
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Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Easter Lily?: + days
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Days to Maturity How long until Easter Lily is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 778 days
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Easter Lily?: = days

Other names for Easter Lily

Bermuda Lily, Christmas lily, trumpet lily

Footnotes

¹ ASPCA

² Missouri Botanical Garden

³ Washington State University

⁴ http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=281896&isprofile=0&