• Asiatic
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9
  • Red
  • Single

Red Velvet

Perennial asiatic lily in red and burgundy, blooming in early summer. Asiatic lily with downward-facing, recurved flowers in deep velvety red on a long stem. USDA zones 4–9.

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A Red Velvet lily flower up close on the plant
A Red Velvet lily flower up close on the plant

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Red Velvet lily plants in bloom in a garden
Red Velvet lily plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Asiatic Single
Colors
  • Red
  • Burgundy
Blooms
Early summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–4 ft (91–122 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Lilium hybrid

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Butterflies
  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Asiatic hybrid from the Stone & Payne hybrids of Piedmont, Connecticut, dated 1964 by B&D Lilies; The Lily Garden lists it in its lily Hall of Fame.

Bred by Stone & Payne, United States, 1964

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  • A Red Velvet lily flower up close on the plant
    A Red Velvet lily flower up close on the plant
  • Red Velvet lily plants in bloom in a garden
    Red Velvet lily plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Red Velvet hardy in my zone?

Red Velvet survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Red Velvet need full sun?

Red Velvet grows in full sun or part sun.

When does Red Velvet bloom?

Red Velvet blooms in early summer.

Is Red Velvet good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Red Velvet as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Matrix lily flower up close on the plant Matrix Dwarf Asiatic lily with red flowers with orange centers, 16 to 20 inches tall. AsiaticEarly summerCompact
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. AsiaticEarly summerMedium height

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