Lilium 'Fata Morgana' Asiatic Lily
Best pollen-free perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance cut flowers.
Brighten your garden with the Lilium 'Fata Morgana' Asiatic Lily. These bulbs produce stunning, large, double yellow flowers that bloom reliably in midsummer. The double blooms offer a unique advantage by eliminating messy pollen, making them perfect for cut flowers. With an upright growth habit reaching 2 to 3 feet, they add vertical interest to beds, borders, and containers. This perennial is cold-hardy, easy to care for, and thrives in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Please note this variety is not pet friendly.
$29.95
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Price vs Category Average
+27%
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SKU
291892
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, peony-like floral textures
- Landscapers wanting high-impact, vibrant yellow focal points
- Urban gardeners with limited container space
Who should skip it
- Fragrance lovers expecting classic lily perfume
- Busy gardeners unable to monitor for pest infestations
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts avoiding regular garden chores
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Double yellow blooms create a high-contrast focal point in any garden.
Maintenance Ease
Reliable perennial growth requires minimal intervention once established in the soil.
Floral Utility
Pollen-free petals make these ideal for clean, mess-free indoor arrangements.
Versatility
Compact upright habit fits perfectly in containers, borders, or garden beds.
Wildlife Compatibility
Not pet-friendly and lacks natural resistance to hungry local deer.
Hardiness Range
Robust performance across a wide range of temperate climate zones.
Key Specs
SKU
29189-PK-2
Genus
Lilium
Variety
'Fata Morgana'
Item Form
Bulb
Pack Size
2 Bulbs
Mature Height
3 Feet
Mature Width
18 inches
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Features
- Striking bright yellow double flowers
- Pollen-free blooms for clean indoor display
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Upright growth habit adds vertical interest
- Cold-hardy and low-maintenance
- Versatile for beds, borders, and containers
- Reliable midsummer blooming
- Perennial for long-term garden beauty
What customers say
Consumers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and reliability of the 'Fata Morgana' lily bulbs. Reviewers frequently note that the bulbs arrive robust and healthy, leading to vigorous growth and stunning, true to description blooms. The vibrant yellow and red speckled design is a major highlight, often exceeding expectations for garden impact. The overwhelming consensus is that the resulting flowers offer tremendous value and dependable performance, establishing this variety as a highly reliable garden favorite.
Know before you buy
Yes, the 'Fata Morgana' is a double-flowering variety, which means the stamens have been replaced by extra petals. This makes them completely pollen-free, so you won't have to worry about yellow dust staining your furniture or clothes when used in indoor arrangements.
Absolutely. Their upright, 3-foot growth habit makes them excellent for containers. Just ensure your pot has good drainage and is large enough to accommodate the bulbs comfortably.
These lilies thrive in full sun to partial shade. For the best performance and strongest stems, aim for at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
No, the 'Fata Morgana' lily is not pet-friendly. Like many other lilies, they can be toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, so it is best to plant them in an area your pets cannot access.
As a hardy perennial in zones 4 through 8, these bulbs can remain in the ground year-round in those climates. They are cold-hardy and will return to bloom again the following summer.
While these lilies do not produce a noticeable scent, their bright yellow color and open structure can still attract various garden pollinators. They are primarily chosen for their visual impact and clean, pollen-free blooms.
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