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Oriental Lilies Changing Color: Virus or Genetic Reversion

A gardener's yellow oriental lilies turned orange in year 3, resembling orange daylilies nearby.

Possible Causes

  • Virus infection (often transmitted by aphids).
  • Genetic reversion/sport in the bulb.
  • Mislabeling at purchase.

Action

Contact county extension horticulturist for diagnosis. Provide state/county for contact info.

Don't replant affected bulbs—may spread virus.

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