- Trumpet and Aurelian
- Perennial
- Zones 3–9
- Apricot
- Single
African Queen
Lily Trumpet African Queen
Perennial trumpet and aurelian lily in apricot and orange, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Trumpet-shaped flowers in apricot to orange shades with a raspberry to bronze reverse, up to a dozen per stem. USDA zones 3–9.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Trumpet and Aurelian Single
- Colors
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- Apricot
- Orange
- Blooms
- Midsummer, Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4–5 ft (127–152 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Part sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Lilium hybrid
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Trumpet/Aurelian hybrid that B&D Lilies says was bred from selections of the Copper King strain.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is African Queen hardy in my zone?
African Queen survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does African Queen need full sun?
African Queen grows in full sun or part sun.
When does African Queen bloom?
African Queen blooms in midsummer and late summer.
Is African Queen good for cutting?
Our sources don't list African Queen as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
