Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Lilium 'Catherine the Great'
Catherine the Great Trumpet Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 4-5 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Large, yellow blossoms
- Foliage color
- Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Fragrance
- Soft, elegant, gently sweet and pleasantly floral
- Maintenance
- Low; requires deadheading and occasional staking for support
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4-9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Lilium 'Catherine the Great' boasts large, regal creamy yellow blooms, radiating a luminous quality under the summer sun. Each petal is delicately recurved, giving the flowers an elegant shape, with a slight ruffle at the edges for added texture. Blooming in midsummer, these blossoms bring a touch of grandeur to garden beds and arrangements alike.
Developed to honor the historical figure of Catherine the Great, this Oriental lily embodies grace and resilience, known for its enchanting fragrance and robust growth. Its majestic blooms and captivating scent make it an ideal addition to mixed borders and flower arrangements, providing both beauty and a gentle, pleasant aroma that enhances outdoor and indoor spaces alike.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. 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.
