From
the family,
Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; False Lily, Rose-colored Lily.
From gardens. Dense raceme with 10 to 25 large pale rosy-lilac flowers, each about 2 3/8 inches long. Flowers at the base funnel-shaped and segments widely flaring at the apex. Much protruding stamens. Sweetly scented. The trailing, basal foliage is produced in autumn and winter. A leafy flowerstem up to 3 feet follows in late spring. To protect the foliage it is best grown in a sheltered, woodsy part of the garden.
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