| Division: | IX. Species and Species Cultivars |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Leaves: | Other: Herbaceous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Bloom Size: | Over 12" |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are lethal to cats |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Species lilies will come true from seed; cultivars and hybrids will not. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Other: Bulb scaling. |
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![Date: c. 1880
illustration [top right] as L. wittei by W. H. Fitch from Elwes'](/pics/2021-04-22/scvirginia/2143e2-250.jpg "Date: c. 1880
illustration [top right] as L. wittei by W. H. Fitch from Elwes'")
