🌿 Morphology
🌞 Growing conditions
🌍 Origin and family
🌾 Uses
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Permaculture uses
While primarily ornamental, Hanson's Lily bulbs are reportedly edible when cooked, although caution is advised due to potential toxicity concerns. It can serve as a visual attractant for pollinators in a permaculture garden, encouraging biodiversity. No notable subspecies or cultivars are particularly emphasized for permaculture applications.
Permapeople description
Lilium hansonii, known as Hanson's lily, is an East Asian species of lily endemic to Korea. It is a stem-rooting bulbous perennial growing to 1.5 m, with lanceolate leaves in whorls, and nodding orange flowers, spotted purple.
Botanical description
Lilium hansonii is a species of lily native to Korea and Japan. It is a bulbous perennial that grows to 1-2 meters tall. The leaves are arranged in whorls along the stem. The flowers are fragrant, downward-facing, Turk's cap style, and orange-yellow with maroon spots. They typically appear in early summer. The bulbs are relatively large, and the plant prefers well-drained soil in partial shade.
Companion planting
Lilium hansonii prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, so companion plants should share similar requirements. Good companions include plants that provide ground cover to keep the soil cool and moist, such as ferns or hostas. Avoid planting near overly aggressive plants that could compete for resources.
Propagation methods
Propagation is typically achieved through bulb offsets (division) or seed sowing. Bulb offsets can be carefully separated from the main bulb when dormant and replanted. Seed propagation is slower and may take several years to produce flowering plants.
History and traditions
Lilium hansonii is less documented in traditional uses compared to other lily species. It is primarily appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens. Its Japanese origin suggests potential historical appreciation for its beauty in traditional gardens, but specific documented medicinal or food uses are less prominent than other Lilium species.
Usage calendar
Flowering occurs in June-July. Planting of bulbs is best done in fall (September-November). Division of bulbs should be done in fall after the foliage has died back. Seed sowing can be done in fall or spring.