Eastern Moon lily
Lilium 'Eastern Moon'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size4 to 6 feet tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
Notes
'Eastern Moon' lily (Lilium 'Eastern Moon') is a bulb for the back of the border, vertical interest, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun. The pink trumpets open 10 to 12 inches wide on six foot stems. They have burgundy reverses and yellow throats, and they smell sweet. Blooms last from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, Spotted beebalm, and Kentucky bluegrass.