Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Lilium 'Matrix Orange'
Matrix Orange Asiatic Lily

- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 1 ft to 1.5 ft
- Width
- 10 in to 12 in
- Flower color
- Bright orange upward facing flowers with dark speckling near the center
- Foliage color
- Deep green narrow lance shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Early to midsummer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers and cut back stems after foliage has naturally died back
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and other pollinators attracted to the nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Lilium 'Matrix Orange' produces upward-facing, vivid orange flowers with a lightly speckled throat in early to midsummer, creating bold color above the foliage. Glossy, deep green lance-shaped leaves are arranged densely along sturdy upright stems, forming a neat, balanced habit that remains attractive throughout the growing season. The broad, open blooms are held in clusters, with thick petals that retain their rich color during the flowering season while also attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Developed through modern Asiatic lily breeding, this cultivar traces its heritage to species native across eastern Asia. It is well suited to perennial borders, patio containers, cutting gardens, and mass plantings, where its compact growth, brilliant blooms, and dependable flowering provide vivid seasonal color and excellent floral arrangements.
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. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.
