From
the family,
Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Lily.
Regal Lily. Stock likely to be from E.H. Wilson's original collection. It combines growing rapidly with a good constitution and being floriferous. Produces an umbel of 2 to 6 trumpet-shaped flowers, segments to 6 inches long, recurved towards the apex. Outside rose-purple, inside glistening white with a canary-yellow throat. Anthers and pollen golden. Strongly fragrant. Leaves very numerous, scattered. Height eventually up to 7 feet, best given some support. Ht. 84 inches.
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