Black Dragon lily
Lilium 'Black Dragon'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall12+ inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black Dragon' lily (Lilium 'Black Dragon') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The fragrant flowers open from early to late summer. Tall stems reach 47 to 71 inches, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Moonshine yarrow, and Drumstick onion.