Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Lilium 'Black Beauty'
Black Beauty Orienpet Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 36 to 48 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Dark pink, with a green throat
- Foliage color
- Bright green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Fragrance
- Strong, sweet fragrance with warm, spicy undertones
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers, cut back after foliage dies down
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
About this plant
Lilium 'Black Beauty' is an exotic-looking lily variety known for its dramatic, downward-facing, dark crimson flowers with a green throat and white petal edges. The recurved petals are speckled with dark spots, giving the blooms a rich, velvety appearance. Flowering from mid to late summer, the eye-catching blooms are both fragrant and long-lasting, adding elegance to the garden.
'Black Beauty' is a hybrid lily, originally bred for its unique coloration and robust performance. Its bold, deep-colored flowers and graceful form make it a standout in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a focal point in perennial beds. The blooms attract pollinators and offer a touch of the exotic to summer landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
