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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 20–40 inches
Width: 12–18 inches
Flower color: Bring pink with narrow white edges
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist but well-drained soil
Fragrance: Slightly fragrant
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to promote new blooms; allow foliage to die back naturally in fall
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Bulbs

Lilium orientalis 'Sorbonne'

Sorbonne Oriental Lily

Lilium orientalis 'Sorbonne' is an elegant lily with upward-facing, bowl-shaped flowers that are a soft cotton candy pink with a white edge and darker spots toward the center. The flowers have a subtle, sweet fragrance, and the six petals are arranged in a symmetrical shape with prominent yellow anthers. The plant's dark green, lance-shaped foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the soft colors of the blooms, enhancing its visual appeal in the garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist but well-drained soil

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores

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.

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