Common Name: Yellow 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: Bright lemon-yellow, upward-facing flowers with smooth, clean petals and minimal spotting
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Medium
Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates light sandy or clay-loam soils
Maintenance Level: Low to medium
Suggested Use: Borders, pollinator gardens, containers, cut flower beds
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Tolerates: Some drought once established
Notable Features: Vivid bloom color, strong stems, reliable flowering
Native Range:
Not native; cultivar bred from Asiatic lily hybrids
Nebraska Growing Notes:
Performs well in sunny, well-drained locations. Benefits from mulch in winter and light fertilization in spring. More tolerant of variable conditions than Oriental lilies and less prone to disease.
Landscape Use:
Great in mass plantings, sunny borders, or mixed beds. Adds strong color contrast and vertical structure during early summer bloom season.
Caution:
Toxic to cats if ingested. Avoid planting in poorly drained or overly wet sites.
Garden Locations:
2, 3