Lilium martagon

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Martagon lilyBulbFamily: Liliaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lilium martagon is a striking lily, native to the mountain meadows of Switzerland. It bears dark green leaves, from which tall stems of fragrant, purple turkscap lilies appear in summer. It makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Lilium martagon in full sun to partial shade. Like all lilies, it needs good drainage in winter, so plant on a natural slope or add grit to the planting hole. A summer-flowering bulb, plant from autumn to spring.

All parts of the plant are fatal to cats, including the pollen.

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Lilium ‘Martagon’ and wildlife

Lilium ‘Martagon’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Lilium ‘Martagon’ poisonous?

Lilium ‘Martagon’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its foliage, pollen, roots, sap, seed capsules and seeds are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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