Hardy Lily, Asiatic ‘Levi’

The Asiatic Lily, ‘Levi’ has delicate white blooms with pink outer petals on tall stems above the green, lance-like leaves. This lily is sure to bring an exotic glow to the garden! This is a hardy perennial that will multiply year after year when planted in the garden. As soon as the bloom has faded, remove it so seeds do not form. Do not remove too much stem and foliage with the blossom as these are needed to build for the next year’s growth. Ideal for planting in the perennial garden, in containers or for cut flowers. These lilies are simply stunning in mass and are a great accent plant individually. They are of sturdy habit and do not require any support. Ideal for very exposed gardens.

Longiflorum Group: The lilies in this group are a result of much work in laboratories and fields to cross Asiatic Lilies with Longiflorum (Easter Lily) types.  Most bloom early, have fragrance and great substance (like the Longiflorum types) but are outfacing like Asiatic Lilies.  They show strength, disease resistance and tolerance to viruses which make them exceptional for the garden, containers and also for cut flowers; among the earliest to bloom.

Plant Details +

Botanical Lilium
Cultivator Type Asiatic Lily, Levi
Common Name Asiatic Lily
Family Liliaceae
Height 42-48"
Spacing 8"
Hardiness 3-9
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Green
Flower Pink with White
Bloomtime Early to Midsummer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in spring, after the ground, warms to about 50º F. 1. Dig a hole 6" deep. 2. Place bulb in the hole pointed side up. 3. Cover with soil and water thoroughly. Plant in late spring 6" deep in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Supply moisture and ample organic material through the growing season and mulch to keep roots cool & moist. As soon as the bloom has faded, remove it so seeds do not form. Allow stems to die back naturally in the fall. Divide every 3-4 years. Hardy Lily is one of the few summer flowering bulbs that may be left in the ground over the winter and still continue to bloom year after year each July. Excellent cut flowers but do not remove too much stem and foliage with the blossom as these are needed to build for the next year's growth.