From
the family,
Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Lily.
One of the most beautiful white trumpet lilies. Flowers 1 to 4, with a slender tube of about 4 inches long, this flares widely at the mouth to 8 inches in diameter. It is creamy-white, with a faint greenish tinge near the base. Segments slightly recurved at the tips. Fragrant. Leaves scattered, dark green, oblong-lanceolate. Bulbs are dark purple and often grow quite deeply (8-10 inches). It is stoloniferous and does not like being transplanted. However it is rather tender and performs best planted in a greenhouse border.
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