African Queen lily
Lilium 'African Queen'
AM 1958, Jubileumgetuigschrift 2010
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall12+ inches wide
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Deep orange
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'African Queen' lily (Lilium 'African Queen') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Fragrant, deep orange trumpet flowers open from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Krossa Regal hosta, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, and Angel Cheeks peony.