- Asiatic
- Perennial
- Zones 4–10
- Near-black
- Single
Night Flyer
Perennial asiatic lily in near-black and red, blooming in early summer. Asiatic lily with slightly pendant black-red flowers, spots blending into the dark color, and orange pollen. USDA zones 4–10.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Asiatic Single
- Colors
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- Near-black
- Red
- Blooms
- Early summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–10 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Lilium hybrid
In the garden
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Asiatic hybrid lily sold by B&D Lilies, which notes established bulbs often carry a dozen or more blooms and hold up in heat.
Sources
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Questions
Is Night Flyer hardy in my zone?
Night Flyer survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Night Flyer need full sun?
Night Flyer grows in full sun.
When does Night Flyer bloom?
Night Flyer blooms in early summer.
Is Night Flyer good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Night Flyer as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
