Lilium, Orientalis 'Mona Lisa'

Mona Lisa Lily, Oriental Lily

Lilium orientalis ‘Mona Lisa’ (Dwarf Oriental Lily) is a compact, upright perennial bulb with a tidy clumping habit, featuring dark green lance-shaped foliage and large, upward-facing soft pink flowers with white edges and dark speckling. Blooming in mid to late summer, this cultivar is valued for its strong fragrance, compact size, and excellent performance in containers and small garden spaces.

Type: Bulb (Perennial)
Mature Size: 12–18" W × 16–24" H
USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Compact, 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 containers, borders, and small garden spaces. The fragrant blooms and compact size make it ideal for patios and front-of-border plantings. Great for fresh cut flowers.

Care:
Plant bulbs in well-drained soil with organic matter. Water regularly during active growth but avoid soggy conditions. Remove spent blooms and allow foliage to die back naturally. Mulch to keep roots cool and divide bulbs as needed over time.

Plant type

Bulb, Perennial

Height

16-24"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Compact, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No