I'm looking for a lily that I can plant later this year that can be the 4th of July 'stars' in my garden out front. Can you please give me your recommendations for a lily that exhibits the following characteristics?:
Requirements:
* White (no other colors on the petals, any dots, etc, must be discrete)
* blooms over 4th of July (in zone 5b/SE Michigan)...meaning it should probably start blooming mid- to late June in zone 5 regions
* hardy to at least zone 5
* fragrant
* star-shaped (petals open wide, not curled back and not too trumpet-shaped)
* opens OUTWARD, not up or down
* size of plant must not exceed 2.5 or 3 feet
(I'm considering Bright Diamonds based on my ATP Database search, but it's pushing the height limit and I'd prefer to hear your recommendations, instead!)
If you have any suggestions, please let me know! Pictures would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
