Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in late autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Also known as Bosnian Lily
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Lilium bosniacum, the Bosnian lily, is a beautiful lily species native to the Balkan Peninsula, known for its trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Tolerates a range of temperatures but prefers cooler summers and cold winters for bulb dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Use balanced fertilizer during growing season, cease in late summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts of lilies are toxic to cats, ingestion can cause kidney failure. Dogs may also experience gastrointestinal upset.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in late autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
After flowering, remove spent flower stalks to prevent seed formation, which diverts energy from the bulb. Do not cut back the foliage until it has yellowed and died back naturally in autumn.
This allows the plant to store energy for the following year's bloom.
Lilium bosniacum can be propagated by offsets (bulblets) that form around the main bulb. Carefully separate these small bulblets during repotting in early spring or autumn.
Plant them at a suitable depth in well-draining soil. Seed propagation is possible but slower.
Repot lilies every 2-3 years, preferably in early spring or autumn when dormant. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Plant bulbs with their base about 15-20 cm deep, ensuring good air circulation around the roots.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lilium Bosniacum (Lilium bosniacum)
Where Lilium Bosniacum (Lilium bosniacum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Species | Lilium bosniacum |
Similar in genus Lilium
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