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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 3 ft to 4 ft
Width: 12 in to 18 in
Flower color: Soft apricot flowers with peach tones and lightly recurved petals
Foliage color: Rich green narrow lance shaped leaves arranged along sturdy upright stems
Bloom time: Midsummer to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and allow foliage to die back naturally before cutting stems
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies and other pollinators attracted to the nectar rich flowers

Bulbs

Lilium 'Menton'

Menton Orienpet Lily

Lilium 'Menton' produces large, outward-facing flowers in midsummer, blending soft apricot and peach tones with a gentle golden glow toward the center and lightly recurved petals. Glossy, deep green lance-shaped leaves are arranged neatly along strong upright stems, creating an elegant vertical presence. The abundant blooms are lightly fragrant and held well above the foliage, attracting butterflies while bringing luminous color and graceful form to the summer garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Midsummer to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.

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