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Stargazer Lily

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Photo by Kevin Kavi
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Lilium "Stargazer" (the Stargazer lily) is a hybrid lily of the Oriental group. Oriental lilies are known for their fragrant perfume, blooming mid-to-late summer. Stargazers are easy to grow and do best in full sunlight.[1] They have a fast growth rate and should be planted in full sun in well drained loamy or sandy soil. When mature, Stargazers can grow to a height of 36 inches with a spread of 12 to 16 inches with 4 to 5 flowers per stem.

Stargazer lilyThe Stargazer lily was created in 1978 by Leslie Woodriff,[2] a lily breeder in California. Woodriff called the new cross "Stargazer," because the blooms faced towards the sky. Known for its striking white, red, and pink petals, and heavenly scent, this lily has become a favorite for many occasions.[3]

The ASPCA reports this plant as being toxic to cats. They are said to cause vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and even death. Cats are the only species known to be affected

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Picture taken at Jardin Botanique

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Comments (4)

Thank you Alice, Anna and monkey-mind for the correction, I did have the worng image uploaded!!!!
I agree with alice, this is a lily, not an apple blossom. June is also the wrong time for apple bloom.
Are you sure you have the right picture up for this is a lily?

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