Asiatic lily varieties

Asiatic lilies are the hybrids of Division 1 in the lily classification, with flowers that face up, out or down. The North American Lily Society calls them among the earliest lilies to bloom and the easiest to grow. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
10
Height
1–5 ft (25–152 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 2–10
Form

10 Asiatic

Compare all 10 side by side

All 10 asiatic lily varieties

A Enchantment lily flower up close on the plant Enchantment Asiatic lily with upright orange-red flowers spotted red-black, on stems 50 to 100 cm tall. Early summer (estimated) 1½–3½ ft (50–100 cm)
A Landini lily flower up close on the plant Landini Asiatic lily with near-black, dark red flowers on 3 to 4 foot stems in June. Early summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
A Lollypop lily flower up close on the plant Lollypop Asiatic lily with upward-facing white flowers tipped raspberry pink on stocky stems. Early summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)
A Matrix lily flower up close on the plant Matrix Dwarf Asiatic lily with red flowers with orange centers, 16 to 20 inches tall. Early summer, Midsummer16–20 in (41–51 cm)
A Netty's Pride lily flower up close on the plant Netty's Pride Asiatic lily with intense purple flowers, tipped white, on 2 to 3 foot stems in June. Early summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)
A Night Flyer lily flower up close on the plant Night Flyer Asiatic lily with slightly pendant black-red flowers and orange pollen on 3 to 4 foot stems. Early summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
A Orange Pixie lily flower up close on the plant Orange Pixie Dwarf Asiatic lily with orange flowers on stems 10 to 18 inches tall. Early summer, Midsummer10–18 in (25–46 cm)
A Red Velvet lily flower up close on the plant Red Velvet Asiatic lily from 1964 with deep red, downward-facing recurved flowers on 3 to 4 foot stems. Early summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
A Tiger Babies lily flower up close on the plant Tiger Babies Asiatic lily with recurved peach and pink flowers with dark freckles, 3 to 5 feet tall. Early summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)
A Tiny Padhye lily flower up close on the plant Tiny Padhye Dwarf Asiatic lily with white-tipped petals stained deep red, 40 to 45 cm tall. Midsummer16–18 in (40–45 cm)

How to choose

  1. Look at the Color column. The North American Lily Society lists white, pink, plum, yellow, orange and red among Asiatic colors.

  2. Compare the Height column. NC State Extension describes Asiatic lilies as short, under 3 feet.

  3. Give them sun. The North American Lily Society says Asiatics do well in the brightest sunshine.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Enchantment Asiatic 1½–3½ ft (50–100 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Early summer (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Landini Asiatic 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–10 Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Lollypop Asiatic 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 4–8 Early summer Full sun, Part sun
Matrix Asiatic 16–20 in (41–51 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Netty's Pride Asiatic 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–10 Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Night Flyer Asiatic 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–10 Early summer Full sun
Orange Pixie Asiatic 10–18 in (25–46 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Red Velvet Asiatic 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–9 Early summer Full sun, Part sun
Tiger Babies Asiatic 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–9 Early summer Full sun (estimated)
Tiny Padhye Asiatic 16–18 in (40–45 cm) 2–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

When do Asiatic lilies bloom?

The North American Lily Society places them among the earliest lilies to bloom. NC State Extension gives a June to August window for garden lilies in general.

How deep should Asiatic lily bulbs be planted?

The North American Lily Society advises about 3 to 4 inches of soil over small bulbs and 4 to 6 inches over larger ones, with small bulbs at least 12 inches apart and large ones 18 inches or more.

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