American Way lily
Lilium 'American Way'
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
- Yellow
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'American Way' lily (Lilium 'American Way') 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. It grows 48 to 72 inches tall and bears fragrant yellow blooms from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Prairie Sun rudbeckia, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Bobo hydrangea.