Orange lily varieties

These lilies carry orange in the bloom, either as the main color or as part of a blend. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
12
Height
1–8 ft (25–250 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–10
Form

4 Species

3 Trumpet and Aurelian

3 Asiatic

2 Martagon

Compare all 12 side by side

All 12 orange lily varieties

A African Queen lily flower up close on the plant African Queen Trumpet lily with apricot orange trumpets and a bronze reverse on 50 to 60 inch stems. Midsummer, Late summer4–5 ft (127–152 cm)Trumpet and Aurelian
A Arabian Knight lily flower up close on the plant Arabian Knight Martagon lily with maroon red and orange striped flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Late spring3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
A Canada lily lily flower up close on the plant Canada lily Native species lily with up to 20 nodding speckled bells in orange, red or yellow. Midsummer, Late summer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Species
Copper King Trumpet/Aurelian lily with melon orange flowers and a deep maroon reverse on 4 to 6 foot stems. Midsummer4–6 ft (122–183 cm)Trumpet and Aurelian
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)Asiatic
A Lady Alice lily flower up close on the plant Lady Alice Lilium henryi hybrid with reflexed flowers and an apricot gold throat on 4 to 5 foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Trumpet and Aurelian
A Leopard lily lily flower up close on the plant Leopard lily Tall West Coast species lily with nodding orange-red flowers spotted dark brown. Midsummer5–8 ft (150–250 cm)Species
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)Asiatic
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)Asiatic
A Sunny Morning lily flower up close on the plant Sunny Morning Martagon lily with yellow and orange shaded flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. Late spring3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Martagon
A Tiger lily lily flower up close on the plant Tiger lily Species lily with bright orange, black freckled recurved flowers on 4-foot stems in midsummer. Midsummer4 ft (122 cm)Species
A Turk's cap lily lily flower up close on the plant Turk's cap lily Tall native species lily with nodding, maroon-spotted orange Turk's cap flowers in July. Midsummer4–7 ft (122–213 cm)Species

How to choose

  1. Check the Form column. The North American Lily Society lists orange among Asiatic colors and light orange among martagons, and the group sets bloom time.

  2. Look in the Color column for orange alone if you want a single clear color.

  3. Compare the Height column so taller lilies stand behind shorter ones.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
African Queen Trumpet and Aurelian 4–5 ft (127–152 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Arabian Knight Martagon 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–9 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Canada lily Species 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part sun, Part shade
Copper King Trumpet and Aurelian 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) 5–10 Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Enchantment Asiatic 1½–3½ ft (50–100 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Early summer (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Lady Alice Trumpet and Aurelian 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Leopard lily Species 5–8 ft (150–250 cm) 5–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Matrix Asiatic 16–20 in (41–51 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Orange Pixie Asiatic 10–18 in (25–46 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Sunny Morning Martagon 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Tiger lily Species 4 ft (122 cm) 4–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Turk's cap lily Species 4–7 ft (122–213 cm) 5–8 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the red beetle eating my lily leaves?

Probably the lily beetle. The RHS says the adults and larvae eat the leaves of lilies and fritillaries from late March to October, and heavy damage can weaken bulbs and prevent flowering the next year. The RHS suggests picking off beetles by hand where practical.

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