Text Box: RENE GERARD Inner petals are red, outer petals fade to a pale pinkish red there are flecks on the petals. The stamens are orange and the tips are yellow. When bloom opens all the way it is star shape. Marliac rhizome Mature leaves are green. Medium to large leaf spread 4-6 ft+ when planted in a 3-5 gallon container with clay type soil. This hardy lily is a perennial plant and will go dormant in the winter, and will winter over in zone 4 and above if planted where the root ball doesn’t freeze. Weather permitting we start shipping in late March to early April and continue until September In optimum conditions will reach full potential of leaf spread (this is not referring to size of the leaves) we are speaking of the area that the leaves will cover. .Information stated is our experience growing this lily on our farm in our climate in Southeast Colorado Rene Gerard