Lilium 'StarGazer'
Star Gazer Oriental Lily
Lilium ‘Stargazer’ (Oriental Lily) is a bold, upright perennial bulb with a strong vertical habit, featuring dark green lance-shaped foliage and large, upward-facing pink flowers edged in white with dark speckling. Intensely fragrant, the blooms appear in mid to late summer and are highly prized for both garden display and cut arrangements.
Type: Bulb (Perennial)
Mature Size: 18–24" W × 30–48" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Upright, clumping
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Well-drained, humus-rich soils; moderate water, prefers consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; moderate (2–3 weeks)
Wildlife: Bees
Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, cutting gardens, and focal points. The vibrant, fragrant blooms add strong color and presence to summer plantings. Ideal for fresh cut flowers and pairs well with perennials that help shade the base.
Care:
Plant bulbs in well-drained soil with organic matter. Stake if needed in windy locations. Remove spent blooms but allow foliage to die back naturally. Mulch to keep roots cool and retain moisture. Avoid overly wet conditions.
- Plant type
- Bulb, Perennial
- Height
- 30-36''
- Width
- 18-24"
- Hardiness zones
- 5–9
- Sunlight
- Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late Summer, Summer
- Flower color
- Pink, Red
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds
- Soil
- Humus rich, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Clumping, Upright
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
