Oriental Lily 'Starfighter'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Sun Exposure
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Flat
Recurved
Bloom Time
(a) Up-facing
Bloom Color
Spotted
Brushmarks
Papillae
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Textured
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing the bulb's scales
Patent Information
Division
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Perennials
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
7 - Oriental hybrids
Awards (if applicable)
3" to 6" (76 mm to 150 mm)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Flowers are fragrant
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gaylesville, Alabama

Miami, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Machesney Park, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Springfield, Massachusetts

Sparta, Michigan

Claremont, New Hampshire

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Glouster, Ohio

Haviland, Ohio

Maumee, Ohio

Leesburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Sparta, MI | August 2010 | positive

I found this beauty hiding behind my dog's run, mostly hidden by the huge fennel plants. I hadn't noticed it last year. It's about 5.5 fe...Read More

K
Northwest, OH (Zone 5b) | October 2005 | positive

I had this planted in mostly shade and it was stunning! Very fragrant, and the moths loved eating the nectar at night. Huge blooms, and...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This plant grows fairly tall - reaching a height of up to 40". It looks a lot like Stargazer, but the white margins are thinner and the ...Read More

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