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Lily Bulbils: Not Seeds, But Easy to Propagate

Gardener sees small black pods with shoots between lily leaves after flowering. Asks if seeds and how to replant.

Answer

These are bulbils (clonal offsets), not seeds. Plant anytime: sprinkle on ground, cover lightly with soil, water with soluble fertilizer. Keep weeded — slow to compete. Flowers in ~3 years.

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