Common Name: Red Country Lily
Family: Liliaceae
Plant Type: Herbaceous Bulb (Asiatic Hybrid)
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Height: 2.5 to 3.0 feet
Spread: 1.0 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Bloom Description: Deep red, velvety, upward-facing blooms with minimal spotting; bold and saturated color
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Medium
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, fertile soils
Management Level: Low to medium
Suggested Use: Borders, cut flower gardens, containers
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerates: Some drought once established
Notable Features: Intense color, strong stems, great in floral arrangements
Native Range: Cultivar of hybrid Asiatic lilies; not native
Nebraska Growing Notes:
‘Red Country’ thrives in Nebraska gardens when planted in well-drained soil and full to partial sun. More cold-hardy than Oriental hybrids and less fussy overall. Reliable bloomer that benefits from deadheading and occasional fertilization in spring.
Landscape Use:
Best used in cutting gardens, sunny borders, or mass plantings for bold summer color. Also suitable for containers in protected locations.
Caution:
Like all lilies, this cultivar is toxic to cats if ingested. Avoid waterlogged soils.
Garden Locations:
Bed(s) 2, 3
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