Lilium nanum (Liliaceae)

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Lilium nanum
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The Lilium nanum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to W. China It is a member of the Liliaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Lilium nanum
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Klotzsch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Open grassy, rocky hillsides, amongst dwarf rhododendron shrubs, 3300 - 4500 metres[90].

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 species grows well in areas such as Scotland with cool summers, it dislikes areas with warm summers[90]. 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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