Arabian Knight turkscap lily
Lilium martagon 'Arabian Knight'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall8 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Cream/tan, yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, variegated, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Arabian Knight' turkscap lily (Lilium martagon 'Arabian Knight') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. 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. Its fragrant flowers open from early to late summer and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. The upright stems can reach 71 inches tall. G.L. Slate bred it.
Pairs well with Roma greater masterwort, Lady's mantle, Catmint, and Miss willmott's ghost.