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
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
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:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Garden
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- 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.