White Trumpet Lily
Lilium longiflorumfam. Liliaceae
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IOverview
Overview
White Trumpet Lily (Lilium longiflorum) is a striking member of the Liliaceae family, native to regions including Assam, East and West Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan's Nansei-shoto islands. Known for its ornamental value and edible parts—flowers, leaves, and roots—it thrives in light to partial shade with moist soil that is well-drained and sandy or medium-textured. This lily grows to a height of 1 meter and prefers full sun to partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden settings while also being used for culinary purposes.
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What is White Trumpet Lily?
White Trumpet Lily (Lilium longiflorum) is a striking member of the Liliaceae family, native to regions including Assam, East and West Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan's Nansei-shoto islands.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
White Trumpet Lily thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light or medium in texture. It grows best in hardiness zones 7-9 and reaches a height of about 1 meter. Propagate by dividing the bulbs in fall for new plants. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. SKIP
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
7-9
Mature size
1.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow White Trumpet Lily for the first time
8steps
Start with White Trumpet Lilies to gain experience in lily cultivation.
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What you'll need
A few White Trumpet Lily bulbs, a trowel, and mulch.
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Best time to plant
Plant the bulbs in late summer or early fall for spring blooms.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and prepare by mixing in compost.
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Sowing or transplanting
Plant bulbs about 10 cm deep and 20 cm apart, ensuring the pointed end faces up.
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First two weeks
Water thoroughly after planting. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during this period.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun to partial shade, and mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead flowers to encourage more blooms. Remove yellowed leaves in late fall after the foliage dies back.
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Common mistakes
Planting too deep, not providing enough drainage, overwatering, and neglecting to mulch.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeavesRoot
Edible uses: The White Trumpet Lily (Lilium longiflorum) is edible and can be consumed in various forms. The flowers, leaves, and roots are all part of its culinary use. The flowers can be eaten raw or used to make tea, while the leaves and roots are typically cooked before consumption.
Other uses:Essential OilFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
10 native · 12 introduced
Distribution
10 native · 12 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 10 native· 12 introduced
Asia8 regions
native (6)IndiaJapanMyanmarNepalPhilippinesTaiwan
introduced (2)South KoreaVietnam
Americas2 regions
introduced (2)Costa RicaNicaragua
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, West Himalaya, Nansei-shoto
introduced:Alabama, Florida, Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Utah, Bermuda, Ogasawara-shoto
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