gold-band lily

Also known as: golden-rayed lily of Japan; gold-striped lily; mountain lily; yama-yuri

A deciduous, bulbous, herbaceous perennial to around 100cm, with strap-like dark green leaves and large, fragrant, outward-facing, bowl-shaped white flowers with a golden yellow central band and dark crimson-red speckles appearing from mid July onwards

Scientific classification

Species: gold-band lily (Lilium auratum)
Genus: Lilium
Family: Liliaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of gold-band lily

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of gold-band lily

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gold-band lily care guide

Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth

Fertilizing

Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading will improve their appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division: separate offsets after the leaves have died down

Growing

Plant bulbs in autumn, 15cm deep, in moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, in a sheltered position, with the base of the plant in shade, for example from ground-cover plants, and the rest of the plant in full sun; for more advice, see growing lilies in containers

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to lily disease, other fungal diseases, and virus diseases; for more advice, see lily diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, Thrips, leatherjackets, and wireworms, and to damage by rabbits and voles; plants in containers may be affected by vine weevil

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