Hotlips lily
Lilium 'Hotlips'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White with dark pink stripes and spotting
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hotlips' lily (Lilium 'Hotlips') 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 white blooms have dark pink stripes and spotting. They open from early to late summer and have a sweet fragrance. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Foxglove, Cora Louise peony, and Black Parrot tulip.