American Sensation lily
Lilium 'American Sensation'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Creamy white with yellow center and red star
Garden uses
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Notes
'American Sensation' lily (Lilium 'American Sensation') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The fragrant blooms are creamy white with a yellow center and a red star. They open from early to late summer on stems that reach 48 to 72 inches tall. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, Bobo hydrangea, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Shirley Temple peony.