Asiatic Lily (Lilium hybrids)

Asiatic Lilies are among the earliest blooming lilies and are loved for their bright, upward-facing flowers in a wide array of colors, including red, orange, yellow, white, and pink. These hardy perennials have sturdy, leaf-covered stems and produce clusters of blooms that lack fragrance (unlike Oriental Lilies), making them ideal for those sensitive to scent. They are easy to grow, long-lived, and excellent for cutting gardens, borders, and container plantings. With no need for staking, Asiatic Lilies offer bold vertical interest and cheerful color early to midsummer.

Category

Sun Needs:

  • Full sun to part sun (at least 6 hours of sunlight for best blooms)

Bloom Time:

  • Late spring to early summer (typically June)
Size:

Height: 18 to 48 inches tall (depending on variety)
Width: 12 to 18 inches wide

Attributes:
  • Bright, non-fragrant blooms in a range of vivid colors
  • Early blooming compared to other lily types
  • Long-lasting cut flowers
  • Attracts pollinators, especially butterflies
  • Deer and rabbit resistant (though not immune)
  • Grows from bulbs and naturalizes easily
  • Prefers well-drained soil—avoid soggy areas
  • Low maintenance once established
  • Hardy in Zones 3–9
Companion:
  • Salvia – adds spike-like contrast and blooms around the same time
  • Daylilies – similar growing conditions and extended bloom season
  • Catmint (Nepeta) – softens bold lily colors
  • Coreopsis
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)
  • Coneflower (Echinacea)
  • Veronica – pairs well with vertical lily structure
  • Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) – nice low-growing foliage
  • Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) – silvery foliage contrast
  • Hardy Geraniums (Cranesbill) – fill in the base and bloom together

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