Lilium 'Stargazer'
| Lilium 'Stargazer' | |
|---|---|
 Stargazer lily | |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Lilium orientalis |
| Cultivar | 'Stargazer' |
| Breeder | Leslie Woodriff, California in 1974 |
Lilium 'Stargazer' (the 'Stargazer lily') is a hybrid lily of the 'Oriental group', created in 1974 by Leslie Woodriff, a lily breeder in California. The new cross became known as 'Stargazer', because, unlike other Oriental lilies, the blooms faced towards the sky.[1]
Oriental lilies are kno wn for their fragrant perfume, and bloom in mid-to-late summer.[2] 'Stargazers' are easy to grow and do best in full sunlight.[2] They have a fast growth rate and prefer well-drained loamy or sandy soil.[3] 'Stargazers' can grow to a height of 36 inches with a spread of 12 to 16 inches with 4 to 5 flowers per stem.[3]
'Stargazer' lilies are toxic to cats, causing vomiting, changes in appetite, lethargy, kidney failure, and even death.[4] The Society of American Florists, a floral industry umbrella organization, recommends keeping lilies out of the reach of cats.[5] Lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans.[5]
References
- ↑ Stargazer Lily (Lilium Oriental Stargazer) Archived March 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- 1 2 "Stargazer Lily". The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program. 2010. Archived from the original on 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
- 1 2 "Stargazer". Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2014-08-20.
- ↑ "Animal Poison Control Center: Toxic Plant List". ASPCA. 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-28.
- 1 2 "Talking Points: Lilies & Cats | Society of American Florists". Archived from the original on 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2015-08-09.