Citronella lily

Lilium 'Citronella'

BulbLiliaceae

Fragrant

USDA zones4 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterHandles moderate to moist soil

Size3 to 5 feet tall12+ inches wide

Bloom season: Summer
Soil types: Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Citronella' lily (Lilium 'Citronella') 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 to moist soil of most types. Fragrant flowers open from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit them. J. de Graaff bred it.

Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Blue Fortune Bill Williams Mountain giant hyssop, and Sneezeweed.

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