How sad, the lilies have faded. Her sight was fascinating, exotic and her scent breathtaking. But are all lilies the same when it comes to their flowers, or are there differences?
The lily is often used as a cut flower because of its beautiful flowers
Properties of lily flowers
There are numerous types and varieties of lilies. Although the range is wide, their flowers share many similarities. Among other things, the flowers are striking, exotic-looking, radially symmetrical and terminally attached to the stems. In addition, they usually cannot pollinate themselves, but need another plant to do so.
Differences between lily species
There are the following striking differences between the flowers of the different types of lilies:
- Inflorescence: single flowers or racemes
- Flowering period: May to August
- Flower shape: trumpet-shaped, cupped, turk's cap (petals rolled backwards)
- Flower color: green, yellow, white, orange, red, purple
- Odor: fragrant or odorless
tips
Planting lilies in groups is the best way to show off the blooms.