Lilium martagon

Martagon lily / Turk's cap lily

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Hardy bulbous perennial featuring nodding bell-shaped flowers with recurved petals and spotted foliage, native to cool temperate woodlands of Europe.
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Plant Details

Common Name Martagon lily / Turk's cap lily
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Martagon
Origin Europe / Asia Minor
Blooming Summer, nodding white or pink bell-shaped flowers with recurved petals
Leaf Color Grey-green to deep green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; bulb needs cool roots

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Watering

Water regularly during growth and bloom, dry out bulb during dormancy to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade or dappled light in hot climates

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Fertilization

Feed with balanced bulb fertilizer in early spring before growth appears

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers; cut back foliage after yellowing in autumn

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Lily Beetle Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
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May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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