| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6 feet 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 feet to 3 feet |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy white with reddish-purple center |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Date: c. 1937
photo [as Lilium giganteum himalaicum] from the 1937 catalog, Yer](/pics/2021-04-19/scvirginia/fd6895-250.jpg "Date: c. 1937
photo [as Lilium giganteum himalaicum] from the 1937 catalog, Yer")
![Date: c. 1937
photo [as Lilium giganteum himalaicum] by Norvell Gillespie from](/pics/2021-04-19/scvirginia/9bfc32-250.jpg "Date: c. 1937
photo [as Lilium giganteum himalaicum] by Norvell Gillespie from")