Darkest Favorite lily
Lilium 'Darkest Favorite'
AM (Haarlem) 1950, FCC (Haarlem) 1951.
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Darkest Favorite' lily (Lilium 'Darkest Favorite') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, 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 fragrant flowers open from early to late summer in deep tomato red with a garnet brown gloss. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms. A.J. van der Zwet & Sons bred it in 1950.
Pairs well with Anise hyssop, Little bluestem, and Shirley Temple peony.