Trumpet Lily, Easter Lily 'White Lancer'

Liliumx formolongi

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Species
x formolongi (for-mo-LONG-eye)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Patent Information
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elgin, Illinois

Grayslake, Illinois

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

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Gardener's Notes:

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Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | January 2021 | positive

It does indeed bloom the first year from seed if you start it early enough. My zone is 5a so I overwinter it indoors.

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Saint Cloud, MN (Zone 4b) | March 2008 | positive

These wonderful Lilies flower the first year from seed.

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