White lily varieties

These lilies carry white 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
21
Height
1½–6 ft (40–183 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 2–10
Form

12 Oriental

4 Species

3 Asiatic

1 Interdivisional hybrid

1 Trumpet and Aurelian

Compare all 21 side by side

All 21 white lily varieties

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. Late summer4–6 ft (122–183 cm)Interdivisional hybrid
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. Midsummer, Late summer3½–5 ft (102–152 cm)Oriental
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. Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Species
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 Lilium martagon lily flower up close on the plant Lilium martagon Eurasian species lily with many nodding, maroon-spotted pink to white flowers in summer. Midsummer, Late summer3–6 ft (91–183 cm)Species
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)Asiatic
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. Early summer3½–5 ft (100–152 cm)Species
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. Midsummer, Late summer2½–4 ft (76–122 cm)Oriental
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)Asiatic
A Regale lily flower up close on the plant Regale Species trumpet lily with white flowers and a pink reverse on 3 to 5 foot stems. Early summer, Midsummer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Species
A Rialto lily flower up close on the plant Rialto Oriental lily with large upward-facing white flowers and a green eye, up to 1.5 m. Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm)Oriental
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. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
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. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Isabella lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Isabella Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Natalia lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Natalia Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Tatsjana lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Tatsjana Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 30 to 36 inches tall. Midsummer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Oriental
A Siberia lily flower up close on the plant Siberia Oriental lily with large pure white flowers on 32 to 36 inch stems. Early summer, Midsummer2½–3 ft (81–91 cm)Oriental
A Sorbonne lily flower up close on the plant Sorbonne Oriental lily with rose pink, white-edged flowers on 3-foot stems in August. Late summer3 ft (91 cm)Oriental
A Starfighter lily flower up close on the plant Starfighter Oriental lily with upward-facing crimson red flowers edged white on 3 to 4 foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Oriental
A Stargazer lily flower up close on the plant Stargazer Oriental lily with upward-facing crimson pink flowers edged white on 3-foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm)Oriental
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)Asiatic

How to choose

  1. Start with the Form column. White appears in Asiatic, martagon, trumpet and Oriental lilies, and the group sets bloom time and flower shape.

  2. Look in the Color column for varieties listed with white alone if you want a clean white.

  3. Compare the Height column before planting, since heights differ a lot between groups.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Anastasia Interdivisional hybrid 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) 4–8 Late summer Full sun
Casa Blanca Oriental 3½–5 ft (102–152 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Easter lily Species 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Lady Alice Trumpet and Aurelian 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Lilium martagon Species 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Lollypop Asiatic 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 4–8 Early summer Full sun, Part sun
Madonna lily Species 3½–5 ft (100–152 cm) 6–9 Early summer Full sun, Part sun
Muscadet Oriental 2½–4 ft (76–122 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Netty's Pride Asiatic 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–10 Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Regale Species 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Rialto Oriental 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Aisha Oriental 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Anouska Oriental 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Isabella Oriental 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–10 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Natalia Oriental 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–10 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Tatsjana Oriental 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Siberia Oriental 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Sorbonne Oriental 3 ft (91 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Late summer Full sun (estimated)
Starfighter Oriental 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Stargazer Oriental 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
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

Are white lilies toxic to cats?

Yes. The ASPCA lists lilies as toxic to cats, causing kidney failure. The FDA adds that every part of the plant is toxic, including pollen and vase water.

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