Zone 5 · Oriental Lily
Planting Oriental Lily in Zone 5
Lilium orientale
✅ Oriental Lily thrives in zone 5 (hardy 4–9)
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
July – August
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
48"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
bulb
How to plant Oriental Lily in zone 5
Plant bulbs in fall or spring, 8 inches deep. Powerfully fragrant; dramatic mid-summer impact.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Oriental Lily peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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