Queen Wilhelmina lily
Lilium 'Queen Wilhelmina'
AM (Haarlem) 1951, FCC (Haarlem) 1953

USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Queen Wilhelmina' lily (Lilium 'Queen Wilhelmina') 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 in early to late summer. They are yellow ochre or ivory white with a green midrib. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Karl Rosenfield peony, Blue Angel hosta, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Love-in-a-mist.