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Lilium maculatum (1 Page of 5) The Lilium maculatum plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. elegans. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Lilium maculatum Family: Liliaceae Author: Thunb. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.2 Habitat: Rocks along sea-shores[58].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers an open free-draining humus-rich loamy soil with its roots in the shade and its head in the sun[200].
This name possibly covers a group of hybrids involving L. dauricum x L. concolor[200]. Widely cultivated for ornament, there are many named varieties[58, 200].
Early to mid autumn is the best time to plant out the bulbs in cool temperate areas, in warmer areas they can be planted out as late as late autumn[200].
The plant should be protected against rabbits and slugs in early spring. If the shoot tip is eaten out the bulb will not grow in that year and will lose vigour[200].
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