Lilium 'Eyeliner' Asiatic Lily
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking striking, deer-resistant summer color.
Enhance your garden with the Lilium 'Eyeliner' Asiatic Lily, a perennial that reliably blooms in midsummer. This vigorous grower produces striking, large, upward-facing flowers with milky white petals and a distinctive purple line edging. Reaching up to 3 feet tall, it's hardy in Zones 3-9 and multiplies over time, making it a long-lasting addition. Perfect for mass planting in beds and borders, patio pots, or as stunning cut flowers, these lilies are also naturally resistant to deer and critters, offering beauty with ease.
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Price vs Category Average
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USDA Hardiness Zones
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, sophisticated visual focal points
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable, low-maintenance perennial color
- Landscapers needing early-season blooms to bridge garden gaps
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing fragrant flowers for their outdoor spaces
- Gardeners unable to commit to regular pest monitoring
- Cat owners needing to ensure pet-safe garden environments
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking purple-edged petals create a high-contrast focal point in any garden.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across USDA zones three through nine ensures reliable perennial growth.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer and critters, reducing the need for protective maintenance.
Propagation Potential
Vigorous growth habit allows bulbs to multiply and fill space over time.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward planting requirements make this an accessible choice for novice gardeners.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 9
Mature Height
36 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Lily
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Late Summer
Planting Season
Spring
Deer Resistance
Deer Resistant
Features
- Midsummer blooming Asiatic Lily
- Striking white flowers with purple edging
- Vigorous grower that multiplies
- Winter hardy perennial
- Deer and critter resistant
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Up to 3 feet tall growth
- Suitable for mass planting
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the 'Eyeliner' lily for its stunning, high contrast design, noting the crisp white petals edged in deep black. The primary theme is reliability; these bulbs establish quickly and return vigorously year after year, offering dependable summer color. Gardeners appreciate the strong stems and long lasting blooms, confirming this lily is a superior choice for adding dramatic flair and proven performance to the garden.
Know before you buy
No, the 'Eyeliner' Asiatic Lily is non-fragrant. This makes them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements on dining tables or for gardeners who prefer unscented blooms.
For optimal growth, space your bulbs approximately 6 inches apart. This allows enough room for the plants to reach their mature spread of 8 inches while ensuring proper airflow.
Yes, as a hardy perennial, these lilies will return each year if planted in USDA Zones 3 through 9. They are vigorous growers that will naturally multiply over time, providing more blooms in subsequent seasons.
Yes, this variety is naturally resistant to deer and other critters. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, these lilies are significantly less likely to be targeted compared to other garden favorites.
Absolutely. Their 3-foot height and upright growth habit make them well-suited for patio pots. Ensure your container has good drainage and receives full to partial sun for the best results.
These bulbs should be planted in the spring. Aim for a planting depth of 6 inches to ensure the bulbs are properly insulated and positioned for healthy midsummer growth.
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