Buttercup lily

Lilium 'Buttercup'

BulbLiliaceae

HC* 1966

Fragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Size4 to 5 feet tall

Bloom season: Summer

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBirds

Notes

'Buttercup' lily (Lilium 'Buttercup') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The yellow, heavily spotted flowers open in July on stems about 4 to 5 feet tall. The blooms are fragrant and draw butterflies and hummingbirds. J. de Graaff bred it.

Pairs well with American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan, Raspberry Sundae peony, and Christmas fern.

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