Claude Shride lily

Lilium 'Claude Shride'

PerennialLiliaceae

Claude Shride lily
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 9
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
Alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Claude Shride' lily (Lilium 'Claude Shride') is a perennial 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 to moist soil of most types. Fragrant flowers open from early to late summer on tall stems. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms. C.L. Shride bred it.

Pairs well with Miss willmott's ghost, Lady's mantle, and Catmint.