Oriental Lily 'Mona Lisa'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Pink
White/Near White
Sun Exposure
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Recurved
Bloom Time
(b) Out-facing
Bloom Color
Spotted
Papillae
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
Patent Information
Division
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Non-patented
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
7 - Oriental hybrids
Awards (if applicable)
6" to 12" (151 mm to 300 mm)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Disease Resistance
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Loganville, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Galva, Illinois

Moline, Illinois

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Gardiner, Maine

South China, Maine

Stoneham, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Claremont, New Hampshire

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Whiting, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Newton, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Kirkland, WA (Zone 8b) | March 2010 | positive

Received a "Mona" from my green-thumb mum several years ago, repotted it in a larger container after the first year's bloom and it has be...Read More

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Kenosha, WI | June 2007 | positive

Do these plants bloom just once, if not how do you get blossoms to continue to grow?

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Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | November 2004 | positive

One of the absolute best lilies. It is short and therefore excellent for pot culture. It is extremely handsome and very reliable. Its flo...Read More

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