Showy upright flowers in a rainbow of bright colors. Depending on variety they typicall grow 1-3 ft. tall. The stems are sturdy and rarely need staking. Ideal for flowerbeds and containers.
Lilium asiatic 'Nightrider'
Asiatic Lily
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- 6" red-black flowers with satiny sheen, fragrant
- Blooms early to midsummer
- Glossy, dark green leaves
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full-part sun. Perform best in fertile, moist, well drained soil. Remove spent flowers to all plant to focus on bulb development. Taller varieties may require staking to assist in holding up large blooms.
Height: 36-48 in
Spread: 6-8 in
Spacing: 12 in
Bloom Color: Black, Red
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Garden
- Container
- Mass Planting
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Lilium
Common Name: Asiatic Lily
Showy upright flowers in a rainbow of bright colors. Depending on variety they typicall grow 1-3 ft. tall. The stems are sturdy and rarely need staking. Ideal for flowerbeds and containers.