Connecticut King lily
Lilium 'Connecticut King'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Buttercup yellow with golden yellow center, not spotted
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'Connecticut King' lily (Lilium 'Connecticut King') 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 moisture. The fragrant buttercup yellow blooms have a golden yellow center and no spots. They open from early to late summer on stems 24 to 36 inches tall. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Foxglove, Blue fescue, and Little Lime panicle hydrangea.