• Oriental
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • White
  • Single

Siberia

Perennial oriental lily in white, blooming in early summer and midsummer. Large pure white Oriental flowers, six to ten per stem. USDA zones 3–9.

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A Siberia lily flower up close on the plant
A Siberia lily flower up close on the plant

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Siberia lily plants in bloom in a garden
Siberia lily plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Oriental Single
Colors
  • White
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½–3 ft (81–91 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Lilium hybrid

In the garden

  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Oriental lily also sold under the name White Florist's Lily, per Terra Ceia Farms.

Sources

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Siberia hardy in my zone?

Siberia 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 Siberia need full sun?

Siberia grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Siberia bloom?

Siberia blooms in early summer and midsummer.

Is Siberia good for cutting?

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

See also

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A Casa Blanca lily flower up close on the plant Casa Blanca Oriental lily with pure white flowers up to 10 inches across on 4 to 5 foot stems. OrientalMidsummerTall
A Muscadet lily flower up close on the plant Muscadet Oriental lily with ruffled white flowers freckled in dark pink on 30 to 48 inch stems. OrientalMidsummerMedium height
A Roselily Aisha lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Aisha Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. OrientalMidsummerMedium height
A Roselily Anouska lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Anouska Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. OrientalMidsummerMedium height

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A Anastasia lily flower up close on the plant Anastasia Orienpet lily with wide open white flowers and rose pink centers on 4 to 6 foot stems. Interdivisional hybridLate summerTall
A Easter lily lily flower up close on the plant Easter lily Species lily with outward-facing pure white trumpets, blooming July to August outdoors. SpeciesMidsummerMedium height
A Lollypop lily flower up close on the plant Lollypop Asiatic lily with upward-facing white flowers tipped raspberry pink on stocky stems. AsiaticEarly summerMedium height
A Madonna lily lily flower up close on the plant Madonna lily Heirloom species lily with pure white trumpet flowers in early summer, planted just 1 inch deep. SpeciesEarly summerTall

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