Oriental Lily 'Star Gazer'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Patent Information
Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Daphne, Alabama

Gaylesville, Alabama

Houston, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

Anchorage, Alaska

Juneau, Alaska

Kenai, Alaska

Malvern, Arkansas

Albany, California

Arcata, California

Beaumont, California

Canoga Park, California

Carlsbad, California

Chino, California

Eureka, California

HOOPA, California

Hayward, California

Livermore, California

Los Angeles, California

Marysville, California

Merced, California

Middletown, California

Mountain View, California

Oak View, California

Redding, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

San Ramon, California

Santa Rosa, California

Seaside, California

Sonora, California

Valencia, California

Venice, California

Denver, Colorado(2 reports)

Cos Cob, Connecticut

Stamford, Connecticut

Winsted, Connecticut

Seaford, Delaware

Brandon, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Old Town, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Panama City Beach, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Albany, Georgia(2 reports)

Atlanta, Georgia

Braselton, Georgia

Canton, Georgia

Duluth, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Villa Rica, Georgia

Winterville, Georgia

Wahiawa, Hawaii

Divernon, Illinois

Downers Grove, Illinois

Galva, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Moline, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Mt Zion, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Pecatonica, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Thomasboro, Illinois

Toluca, Illinois

New Carlisle, Indiana

Nevada, Iowa

Nichols, Iowa

Derby, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Lancaster, Kentucky

Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Elm Grove, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Skowhegan, Maine

South China, Maine(2 reports)

Annapolis, Maryland

Brookeville, Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland

Lonaconing, Maryland

Pikesville, Maryland

Amesbury, Massachusetts

Belchertown, Massachusetts

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Reading, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Tyngsboro, Massachusetts

Algonac, Michigan

Bay City, Michigan

Bellaire, Michigan

Constantine, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan

Ludington, Michigan

Midland, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)

Southfield, Michigan

Albertville, Minnesota

Bemidji, Minnesota

Lake Park, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota(3 reports)

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Young America, Minnesota

Conway, Missouri

Maryland Heights, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Sidney, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

, New Brunswick

Amherst, New Hampshire

Auburn, New Hampshire

Munsonville, New Hampshire

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Brooklyn, New York

Buffalo, New York

College Point, New York

Ithaca, New York

Jefferson, New York

Port Washington, New York

South Richmond Hill, New York

Southold, New York

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Benson, North Carolina

Burgaw, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina(2 reports)

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Oxford, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina(2 reports)

Winston Salem, North Carolina(2 reports)

Grace City, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio

Maumee, Ohio

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Wheelersburg, Ohio

Claremore, Oklahoma

Yukon, Oklahoma

Klamath Falls, Oregon

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Portland, Oregon(2 reports)

Wilsonville, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

Butler, Pennsylvania

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Weyburn, Saskatchewan

Beaufort, South Carolina

Ladys Island, South Carolina

Laurens, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Piedmont, South Carolina

Prosperity, South Carolina

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cookeville, Tennessee

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Gilmer, Texas

Marquez, Texas

Port Arthur, Texas

Splendora, Texas

Roosevelt, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Alexandria, Virginia

Jonesville, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Palmyra, Virginia

Stafford, Virginia

Anacortes, Washington

Bremerton, Washington

CHIMACUM, Washington

Everett, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Kirkland, Washington(2 reports)

Lakewood, Washington

Langley, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Spokane, Washington(2 reports)

Vancouver, Washington

Liberty, West Virginia

Butte Des Morts, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Whitehall, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Port Orchard, WA | May 2016 | positive

Of all the flowers in my garden, this is one of my favorites. Here in the Pacific Northwest, even with a lot of rainy days, these garden ...Read More

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Dayton, OH | June 2015 | positive

I love my Star Gazer lily! I bought it at a garden tour after my first garden club meeting. There had been a plant sale the weekend befo...Read More

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Allentown, PA | May 2015 | neutral

After many years of growing Star Gazer, it has not multiplied. Other Lilies I grow have spread underground quite well, but not this one....Read More

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Laurens, SC (Zone 7b) | May 2015 | positive

Love this lily! My favorite flower for sure. I have over a dozen planted in my front yard and they come back year after year without much...Read More

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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | August 2014 | positive

I have issues growing some Orientals in our heat here - The buds burn. However, this one did OK. I posted a picture. My blooms are not...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | July 2014 | positive

Even though it is a bit kitsch, I love this liliy.

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Olympia, WA | May 2013 | positive

I have 44 oriental lilies in my backyard. Most of them have reached 5 feet tall and are covered with buds. One of them is 5 foot 8 inches...Read More

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Downers Grove, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2011 | positive

My original Stargazers were planted back in 2002 and I am down to one remaining lily in my garden.. The flowers are fragrant and huge com...Read More

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Hamtramck, MI | August 2010 | positive

This lily is one of the most beautiful lilies, because of the color and size of the blooms. It really stands out in the garden. The plant...Read More

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Duluth, GA | July 2010 | neutral

I have had this plant about 10 years in GA (NE Atlanta). Have not had much success after the first 2 years. It comes up but frequently d...Read More

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Jamaica Plain, MA | January 2010 | positive

I love this plant! No other garden plant is more prolific or forgiving. When I moved into my house, there was no landscaping whatsoever...Read More

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Blaine, MN (Zone 4b) | July 2009 | neutral

I love this plant it is very fragrant and is just gorgeous. I have about 5 of these plants I just wish they would spread....

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Wilsonville, OR | May 2009 | positive

I have a couple of stands of these, that were planted in later summer last year at one foot tall. They never did flower, and all visible ...Read More

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| August 2008 | positive

I'm a new gardening and a friend in Washington state told me about her lilies so I thought that I would have a go. 2 days ago they bloome...Read More

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Valencia, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2008 | positive

I have only owned the stargazer in a vase. The scent is delightful and so I am going to try to plant them. Is it too early/late to plan...Read More

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Orchard Park, NY (Zone 5a) | July 2008 | neutral

I planted about 6 bulbs this spring. They all sprouted, grew buds, then they started turning yellow/reddish brown at the base until it sl...Read More

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Winsted, CT | March 2008 | positive

who doesn't love a stargazer? thats probley why its one of the most poular lillies. Easy to grow , super hardy and beautiful! I have them...Read More

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Maumee, OH | October 2007 | positive

Northwest Ohio-
Not much more I can say that everyone else hasn't already covered. One of the few plants that the original homeown...Read More

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Hebron, KY | November 2006 | positive

I love it! Beautiful and sweet smelling! Have had them as plants in the ground and as cut flowers from the store, they are all wonderfu...Read More

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Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | November 2006 | neutral

This plant is a pain to grow in the tropics. I think it needs to be chilled for a time in order to flower. This is based on the fact that...Read More

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Fairfield County, CT (Zone 6b) | September 2006 | positive

I am stunned every year by the size of this lily (3-5 feet) and the number of blooms on each stalk (as many as 8, maybe more). I am in z...Read More

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Richmond, VA | August 2006 | positive

Currently my favorite Lily. This spring I bough a pack of 25 Asiatic Lilies from Walmart and planted them all in the same bed. These we...Read More

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Lancaster, KY | August 2006 | positive

I have many lilies, but this is one of my favorites. It's large, showy and fragrant with gorgeous coloring. It grows well even in areas...Read More

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San Ramon, CA | July 2006 | positive

I can't leave them outside...I must cut them and bring them in so I can delight in the aroma, everytime I walk into the room. Just be ca...Read More

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Toluca, IL | May 2006 | positive

I bought my first Stargazer Lily 5 years ago and two more 4 years ago.

The flowers are beautiful and the fragrance lingers...Read More

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Moxee, WA (Zone 4a) | July 2005 | positive

This is the ONLY Asiatic Lily in our garden so far. My 16 yr old soon says the flowers from this lily are really something ...... his fa...Read More

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Piedmont, SC | July 2005 | positive

I "inherited" this plant from a moving neighbor . I thought I was only getting a pot that was half full of dirt but to my surprise the fo...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

One of the most lovely flowers in my garden. It's fragrance can be noted from across the yard and it's blooms are so big you can't miss ...Read More

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Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | positive

One of the best lilies out there. Long lasting flowers, large flowered and colorful, fragrant and butterflies and hummers LOVE it!
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Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | November 2004 | positive

Extremely fragrant and nice coloring. The individual flowers are large, and long lasting. Probably the best known oriental lily available...Read More

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| November 2004 | positive

One of the most common oriental lilies, but at the same time, one of the best oriental lilies in my opinon. It is extremely fragrant and ...Read More

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2004 | positive

I bought the Stargazer over 5 years ago and my dog tore up the plant just as it was growing but it keeps coming back every year and now I...Read More

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Brentwood, NY (Zone 6a) | October 2003 | positive

The Oriental Lilies are a wonderful addition to every garden. These plants grow better in full sun in New York and are a must have for e...Read More

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2003 | positive

Cant add anything to the wonderful descriptions but all I wanted to say is grow it if only for the FRAGRANCE!!! This is truly one of a k...Read More

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Albany, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2003 | positive

I've been growing the Star Gazers and many other Oriental and Asiatic lilies for over five years--mainly successfully. The lilies are mos...Read More

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Old Town, FL | July 2003 | positive

I've been trying to grow the Stargazer lily for about five years, but the deer just love this plant, and I could never keep an open flowe...Read More

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| July 2003 | positive

Star Gazer lillies have performed wonderfully in a shaded location under tall trees and still bloom perfectly. There is a low enou...Read More

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Godfrey, IL (Zone 6a) | May 2003 | positive

I have been growing Oriental Star gazers for several years. I have them in 4 areas of the back yard, they are very fragrant. I bought se...Read More

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| August 2002 | neutral

A vigorous oriental Lily hybrid.

Has alternate, lance shaped leaves. Bears red, unscented flowers whose petals are recurv...Read More

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