Easter Lily (Lilium Longiflorum) is a perennial bulb in the Liliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Lilium longiflorum, commonly known as Easter Lily, is a stem-rooting lily with large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers, native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Easter Lily

Easter Lily

Lilium Longiflorum

Lilium longiflorum, commonly known as Easter Lily, is a stem-rooting lily with large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers, native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Quick Facts

Type
bulb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, cut flower

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Easter Lily

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

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Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Liliaceae
Genus:Lilium