Lily

Lilium 'Robina' Liliaceae

Growth habit

Geophyte

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Biocultural value

The inspirational poem Consider the Lilies of the Field by Christina Rosetti extols the virtue of these elegant flowers. " The lilies say: Behold how we preach without words of purity."

Location

Robison Herb Garden, Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Brent & Becky's Bulbs

Description

Robina is a spectacularly bright, rose colored lily with a white heart and amazing substance. This cultivar is a result of hybridizing fragrant oriental lilies with the regal, large flowered trumpet lilies. The selection process is rigorous where strengths of both groups are sought; produces larger flowers, stronger stems and more vigor. to 3-5' tall.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4