Matrix Series Asiatic Lily

Dwarf Asiatic lily, red petals, dynamic early-summer show

Botanical Name- Lilium a Matrix

Pronunciation- LIL-ee-um ay

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- Red

Bloom Time- June - July

Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa 'May Night' (red Asiatic lily vs purple spikes)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, hummingbirds, large butterflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Allow foliage to die back naturally; fertilize in spring and keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flowers during blooming. Cut back stems after foliage dies in fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly higher phosphate fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring; moderate feeding need. Amend clay to improve drainage for bulbs.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Bulb-tone

Possible Issues- Lily leaf beetle, botrytis blight