Lilium martagon is a striking lily, native to the mountain meadows of Switzerland. It bears dark green leaves, from which tall stems of fragrant, purple turkscap lilies appear in summer. It makes an excellent cut flower.
Grow Lilium martagon in full sun to partial shade. Like all lilies, it needs good drainage in winter, so plant on a natural slope or add grit to the planting hole. A summer-flowering bulb, plant from autumn to spring.
All parts of the plant are fatal to cats, including the pollen.
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Lilium ‘Martagon’ and wildlife
Lilium ‘Martagon’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Lilium ‘Martagon’ poisonous?
Lilium ‘Martagon’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its foliage, pollen, roots, sap, seed capsules and seeds are toxic.
