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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 3-5 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Flower color: Deep orange-yellow tones, often with darker spots
Foliage color: Dark green, whorled along the stem
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Fragrance: Not typically fragrant
Maintenance: Low; requires minimal pruning and benefits from occasional fertilization
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-8
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Bulbs

Lilium martagon 'Mrs. R.O. Blackhouse'

Mrs. R.O. Blackhouse Martagon Lily

Lilium martagon 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse' is a martagon lily variety admired for its delicate, downward-facing flowers, which bloom in early to midsummer. The blossoms are deep peach-orange, with subtle, warm undertones and a hint of yellow at the petal bases, creating a gentle gradient of color. Each petal is gracefully recurved and speckled with fine, dark spots, adding an intricate pattern that enhances its charm.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early to mid-summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts

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.