Zone 9 · Oriental Lily

Planting Oriental Lily in Zone 9

Lilium orientale

✅ Oriental Lily thrives in zone 9 (hardy 4–9)

Can I plant today?

Oriental Lily has a specific planting window in zone 9. Check back in spring.

Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

around February 15

Zone's first frost

around December 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 9

Plant bulbs in fall or spring, 8 inches deep. Powerfully fragrant; dramatic mid-summer impact.

Oriental Lily peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

Cosmos

Peaks in August

Zinnia

Peaks in August

Sunflower

Peaks in August

Black-Eyed Susan

Peaks in August

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