Oriental Lily
Lilium 'Sumatra'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Cultivar: Sumatra

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White

Other details
Mid Summer

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales

Patent Information

Division
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