Amethyst Temple lily
Lilium 'Amethyst Temple'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Amethyst pink
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'Amethyst Temple' lily (Lilium 'Amethyst Temple') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. 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 amethyst pink blooms from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Shirley Temple peony, Prairie Sun rudbeckia, Quick Fire panicle hydrangea, and Niobe clematis.