Sagebrush Mariposa Lily

Water Sagebrush Mariposa Lily once or twice a week in the spring and summer to help the flowers thrive. During the fall and winter, water lightly and only when the soil feels dry. Make sure to water the soil around the plant instead of directly at the plant itself. Provide your Sagebrush Mariposa Lily with enough water that the soil is slightly damp going 1-3 inches deep. Make sure its roots are not sitting in water.

The Sagebrush Mariposa Lily requires at least 6-7 hours of sunlight each day to bloom and prosper. It should receive full sun in the early morning and late afternoon, and partial shade during the peak heat of the day. It is best to avoid planting this variety of lily in areas of total shade, as it needs some sun in order to grow and develop its characteristic fragrant blooms.

Sagebrush Mariposa Lily should only be pruned when the plant begins to wilt or die back in the late spring/summer months; this is typically necessary every 3-4 years. Prune the plant by cutting off the most dead or dying stems at the base of the plant. Remove any yellowing or withered leaves, and cut back any stems that have outgrown the desired shape. Do not cut back more than 1 third of the plant per session. Pruning can be done in late spring or summer, as this is when the plant is most actively growing. This will ensure that the plant has plenty of time to recover and grow new foliage and stems.