Commander In Chief lily
Lilium 'Commander In Chief'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
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'Commander In Chief' lily (Lilium 'Commander In Chief') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 48 inches tall and bears fragrant red blooms from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Foxglove, Blue fescue, Little Lime panicle hydrangea, and Niobe clematis.