Lily

 


Common names:  lily, Easter lily

Description:  Long, narrow leaves cover a single stem.  At the top, they divide into three to seven stems, each with a single bud. Open flowers are six-pointed, white and trumpet-shaped.  The fragrant blooms can last seven days to three weeks.

Special care:  Keep plants watered regularly and keep soil well drained.  Plants in bloom need a lot of water and prefer a well-lit location out of direct sunlight.  Remove the yellow anthers to prevent staining of white petals.  To reflower the next season, continue to water it until foliage matures, then plant outside in late spring.

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