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Description
Lilium Catesbaei, also known as Pine Lily or Catesby’s Lily, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina. The plant grows up to 60 inches tall and produces showy, bright orange-yellow flowers that are trumpet-shaped and have recurved petals. It blooms from June to August, and each flower can last up to 10 days. The leaves are lance-shaped, green, and grow in whorls around the stem.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Lilium Catesbaei |
Appearance
Lilium Catesbaei is a tall plant that can reach up to 60 inches in height. It has lance-shaped leaves that grow in whorls around the stem. The flowers are showy, bright orange-yellow, trumpet-shaped, and have recurved petals. Each flower can last up to 10 days and blooms from June to August. The plant produces a bulb that can be up to 3 inches in diameter.
Care Guide
Lilium Catesbaei requires well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs to be watered regularly during the growing season. The plant should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and fall. It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Lilium Catesbaei is susceptible to a few pests and diseases, including aphids, spider mites, and botrytis blight. Aphids and spider mites can be controlled with insecticidal soap, while botrytis blight can be prevented by ensuring good air circulation around the plant and avoiding overhead watering.
Habitat
Lilium Catesbaei is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina. It grows in pine forests, sandhills, and savannas.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Lilium Catesbaei?
A: Lilium Catesbaei should be watered regularly during the growing season, about once a week.
Q: What kind of soil does Lilium Catesbaei prefer?
A: Lilium Catesbaei prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: When does Lilium Catesbaei bloom?
A: Lilium Catesbaei blooms from June to August.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Lilium Catesbaei?
A: Lilium Catesbaei is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9.
Related Plants
- Lilium philadelphicum
- Lilium superbum
- Lilium canadense
- Lilium michiganense
References
- Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Lilium catesbaei. Retrieved from https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=287812
- North Carolina State University. (n.d.). Lilium catesbaei. Retrieved from https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/all/lilium-catesbaei/
- USDA Plants Database. (n.d.). Lilium catesbaei. Retrieved from https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=LICA3
