Lilium amabile

Physical Characteristics

Lilium amabile is a BULB growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Korea

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Root Shoots Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked[105, 183]. The bulb is 25 - 30mm in diameter[266]. It can be used as a vegetable in similar ways to potatoes. Flower buds - cooked[105, 177, 183]. Young shoots - cooked[105, 177, 183]. Eating the young shoots will prevent the bulb from growing any more in that year with a consequent loss of vigour or even the death of the plant, so is not to be recommended[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known