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Asiatic Lily

Asiatic Lily

Lilium asiatic

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 9b

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Asiatic lilies are early-blooming perennial bulbs with showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in vibrant colors, requiring minimal care once established. They are among the earliest lilies to flower and thrive in sunny locations with good drainage.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–4′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Liliaceae

Native Range

East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Notable Cultivars

Popular cultivars include Gran Paradiso (deep red), Tiny Bee (golden yellow), and Landini (maroon-burgundy); these hybrids are prized for their early bloom times and disease resistance.

Companion Planting

Plants well with