Dear Friends, I just went out to measure a self sown seedling of Lilium lancifolium that measures from the ground to tip of the flower scape 90 inches (228.6 cm). This single bulb is growing in a clump of Paeonia ostii and adjacent to a planted clump of diploid L. lancifolium planted years ago. The diploid form of this species is less common in cultivation than the typical triploid 'Tiger Lily'. Bulbs were obtained from Heronswood and have seeded around lightly as well as producing aerial/stem bulbils. Plants usually bloom in the range of 4 to 5 feet. I can only guess that this single towering giant was influenced by our heavy spring rains this year and growing in a clump of shrubs that provide some shade to the bulb and the bulb stays a bit cooler. The thirsty peonies may also provide some extra good drainage. The lily towers over the peonies. At 2 1/2 yards tall it has just opened its first of numerous flowers so was ripe to measure: it won't get much taller now. Although I claim 'bragging rights', as a self sown seed I had little do with it. It is a magnificent specimen. Enjoying this weedy lily. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +