Asiatic lilies are among the easiest lilies for home gardeners to grow, thriving in zones 4 to 8 with fragrant, showy flowers that rise 24 to 36 inches tall from reliable bulbs. These perennials bloom from June into July with flowers that work beautifully as fresh cuts, displaying a range of forms from trumpet to cup shapes in nearly every color except blue. Plant bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep in fall or early spring, spacing them 12 inches apart in groups of three for maximum impact, and enjoy years of reliable blooms with minimal fuss.
Partial Sun
Moderate
4-8
36in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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Asiatic lilies produce stiff, unbranched stems clothed with linear leaves that support abundant 6-petaled flowers in trumpet, funnel, cup, bell, bowl, or flat shapes, often with delightfully reflexed petals. The fragrance ranges from subtle to heady depending on the cultivar, and the cut flowers last exceptionally well in arrangements. Their low maintenance needs combined with reliable hardiness through zone 4 winters makes them a dependable garden anchor, especially when planted in drifts of three or more bulbs spaced 12 inches apart.
Asiatic lilies serve primarily as ornamental garden plants and premium cut flowers for arrangements and bouquets. Their fragrant blooms, long vase life, and vibrant colors make them favorites for both home gardens and professional floral design.
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Potted lily plants may be transplanted outdoors any time from spring to fall. Space bulbs 12 inches apart when planting in groups of three for best visual display.
Plant bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep in fall or very early spring, as some nurseries only ship bulbs in autumn. Space 12 inches apart in groups of three.
Cut lily stems for arrangements in the morning after the dew has dried but before the heat of the day. Remove flowers from the stem by snapping or cutting cleanly; the cut flowers typically last well in water.
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“Lilies belong to a genus of roughly 100 species native across Europe, North America, and Asia south to the Philippines, with a remarkably long history of cultivation and ornamental development. The Asiatic hybrids represent some of the earliest and most successful lily breeding work, selected specifically for ease of growth and climate adaptability that makes them accessible to the average gardener.”