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Spectacular lilies for your garden; it's easy. Everybody loves lilies, and today's hybrids are a snap to grow, unlike some of the more difficult ones of the past. Today's favorites are no more work than growing a tulip or daffodil. First, take a look at the combination photo below. The large picture of a red lily is Stargazer, the most famous Oriental Hybrid. (See lily groups below.) Along with the famous white one, Casa Blanca, and other Oriental Hybrids, it's a big florist's favorite, and the ones in your garden will be just as lovely and fragrant as the ones you buy in any flower shop.
Photos A and B are of 'wild' or species lilies. (See lily groups below.) Photo A is the old favorite, orange Tiger Lily, (See lily groups below.) one of the best for wild meadows since it is tough, dependably perennial and will grow in almost any soil. Photo B is the incredibly beautiful Regal Lily, Lilium regale, the now-famous, highly fragrant white trumpet lily, discovered years ago growing wild in China. It has been used to create a whole new group of hybrids. (See Trumpet Lily group below.)
Photo C shows how beautifully almost any lily works in a mixed garden or with other flowers in a vase. The stunning yellow bi-colored lily shown with red daylilies and gladiolus is the popular Asiatic Hybrid, 'Grand Cru'. (See lily groups below.)
'Wild' Lilies or 'Species' Lilies These are the true wildflowers from the world over. They are the ones all the glamorous hybrids are descended from. We're fortunate to have some of these botanical treasures on our list of lilies this season.
Oriental Hybrid Lilies are the now famous, very fragrant ones with large, flattened flowers such as red Stargazer and white Casa Blanca. These are the ones now so popular in the floral trade, but are also very easy to grow. They bloom from mid-summer through early fall. Most have very large, outward-facing, fragrant flowers.
Asiatic Hybrid Lilies are today's largest group of garden lilies, quite easy to 'naturalize'. This growing group of lilies was begun by hybridizers in the US, and were first called 'Mid-Century Hybrids.' Compared to Orientals, the Asiatic Hybrid lilies bloom earlier (early to mid summer), the plants are shorter, the flowers a bit smaller, and most blooms are upward-facing and star-shaped. Some of the most famous Asiatic Hybrids are yellow 'Connecticut King,' and the famous red, 'Gran Paradiso.'
Tiger Lilies. This group is led by the famous old orange wild lily, which used to be called Lilium tigrinum. Botanists have changed that to Lilum lancifolium, but that doesn't stop most people (including us) from using the old name 'tigrinum.' From the original orange, the hybridizers have created new colors from white to pink. All have the large flowers, black spots, and tough perennial qualities of the original. (By the way, don't call any old spotted orange lily 'tiger lily'. This one is the real thing, and no lily common name is more mis-used.)
Trumpet Lilies Sometimes called 'Aurelian Hybrids' or other names, the large, tall trumpet lilies are all descended from The Regal Lily, a white wild species lily from China. All are incredibly fragrant, and wonderful for cutting. They grow tall, and often need staking, since a well-grown stalk can have over 15 huge flowers.
SKU | ASB6V03 |
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Common Name | Purple Eye Asiatic Lily |
Botanical Name | Lilium asiaticum Purple Eye |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage | Narrow, lanceolate, dark green leaves. |
Mature Height | 32-40" tall |
Bulb Size | 14-16 cm |
Bulb Spacing | 3 bulbs per sq. ft. 8-12" apart |
Planting Depth | Plant 6" deep. |
Bloom Time | Early to late summer |
Plant Type / Life Cycle | Perennial |
Flower Size | 4-6" flowers |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Plants for Small Spaces |
Additional Information | Lilies like their feet in the shade and faces in the sun so keep them happy by planting behind or amongst other perennials for a dramatic effect. |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. Toxic to cats. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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Comments about American Meadows Purple Eye Asiatic Lily Bulbs:
This one is even prettier in person. It is my fourth Asiatic lily to bloom this year, and it's my favorite so far. I'm very glad that I ordered it.
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Comments about American Meadows Purple Eye Asiatic Lily Bulbs:
I created an all Lily garden and these Lilies were a perfect addition to my new space. They arrived in a few days after I ordered them, I planted them that day. They came up as expected and were beautiful. I love buying from American Meadows.
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