Star Gazer lily

Lilium 'Star Gazer'

BulbLiliaceae

Star Gazer lily
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12+ inches wide
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Star Gazer' lily (Lilium 'Star Gazer') is a perennial 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 to moist soil of most types. The fragrant flowers open from early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. L. Woodriff bred it.

Pairs well with Ostfriesland sage, Lamb’s ear, Globe thistle, and White sagebrush.