Chinese mountain lily with tall stout stems carrying large outward-facing white trumpet flowers, flushed pink or purple on the outside and yellow within. The most powerfully fragrant of the common garden lilies.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −40 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −29 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Plant in sunny well-drained mid-border positions — flowers July, fragrance strong and pervasive in the evening
- Among the easiest and most reliable lilies for general garden cultivation — tolerant of a wide range of conditions
- Stake taller specimens in exposed sites
Pet caution: Regal lily is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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