Zone 5 · Asiatic Lily
Planting Asiatic Lily in Zone 5
Lilium (Asiatic hybrids)
✅ Asiatic Lily thrives in zone 5 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
June – July
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
bulb
How to plant Asiatic Lily in zone 5
Plant bulbs in fall or spring, 2–3× bulb height deep. Dependable mid-summer bloom, returns yearly.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Asiatic Lily peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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