Breck's Arabian Knight Turk's Cap Lily
Best low maintenance perennial for adding vertical interest to garden borders.
A striking, towering addition to the garden that brings woodland elegance with its mahogany, recurved blooms. These fragrant, naturalizing plants thrive in semi-shaded spots and return reliably year after year, offering a sophisticated, low-maintenance focal point for early to midsummer landscapes.
$49.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, exotic aesthetic for their summer borders
- Homeowners wanting maximum floral impact from a single planting
- Low-maintenance landscapers looking for reliable, perennial color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy clay soil or poor drainage areas
- Busy growers unable to perform frequent pest inspections
- Impatient planters desiring immediate, full-scale floral results
Performance breakdown
Naturalization Potential
Exceptional ability to establish and return reliably year after year.
Visual Impact
Striking mahogany hues and architectural height create a dramatic garden focal point.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant, recurved blooms serve as a magnet for local bee populations.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in appropriate woodland-style soil conditions.
Hardiness Range
Robust adaptability across zones 3 through 8 ensures wide regional viability.
Fragrance Intensity
Delivers a pleasant, noticeable scent without overwhelming smaller garden spaces.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lilium martagon 'Arabian Knight'
Mature Height
36-48 inches
Planting Depth
6 inches
Spacing
9-12 inches
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Bloom Time
Early to midsummer
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bulb Size
12-14 cm
Soil Requirements
Well-drained, tolerates clay, loam, sand, and acidic soil
Fragrant
Yes
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