Asiatic Lily

Lilium 'Rio Negro' Liliaceae

Growth habit

Geophyte

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

B & D Lillies

Description

'Rio Negro' has a black-red flower, and as a bonus has a chocolate star in the center of each bloom, reminiscent of the old J. S. Yeats variety 'Journey's End'. A heavy bloomer, this scented lily is good for the border, with bright colored blooms and sturdy stems. 3 to 4 feet tall.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3