Lilium 'Stargazer'
Lily cultivar
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Lilium 'Stargazer' (the 'Stargazer lily') is a hybrid lily of the 'Oriental group', created in 1974 by Leslie Woodriff, a lily breeder in California. The new cross became known as 'Stargazer', because, unlike other Oriental lilies, the blooms faced towards the sky.[1]
| Lilium 'Stargazer' | |
|---|---|
Stargazer lily | |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Lilium orientalis |
| Cultivar | 'Stargazer' |
| Breeder | Leslie Woodriff, California in 1974 |
Oriental lilies are kno wn for their fragrant perfume, and bloom in mid-to-late summer.[2] 'Stargazers' are easy to grow and do best in full sunlight.[2] They have a fast growth rate and prefer well-drained loamy or sandy soil.[3] 'Stargazers' can grow to a height of 36 inches with a spread of 12 to 16 inches with 4 to 5 flowers per stem.[3]
'Stargazer' lilies are toxic to cats, causing vomiting, changes in appetite, lethargy, kidney failure, and even death.[4] The Society of American Florists, a floral industry umbrella organization, recommends keeping lilies out of the reach of cats.[5] Lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans.[5]
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