White lilies, embodying purity, innocence, and renewal, are cherished for their radiant blooms and elegant presence. Ranging from snowy white to creamy ivory, their trumpet-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers bring serenity to gardens and bouquets. These true lilies are ideal for weddings, memorials, or any setting seeking timeless beauty.
Available in forms like Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet, and Longiflorum lilies, white lilies suit diverse garden styles. Asiatics offer early, vibrant blooms, while Orientals provide large, fragrant flowers. Trumpets create dramatic displays with towering stems, and Longiflorums are perfect for containers or cut flowers, adding versatility.
White lilies thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil, requiring consistent moisture and protection from pests like lily beetles. Staking supports taller stems, and deadheading preserves energy. Their adaptability makes them suitable for borders, pots, or mixed beds, appealing to gardeners of all levels.
White Lilies
Easter Lily: Iconic Trumpet Lily
A beloved Longiflorum species native to Japan, this lily features pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with recurved petals and a sweet fragrance. Each 5–7-inch flower faces outward, with 4–8 blooms per stem, growing 2–3 feet tall. Blooming in midsummer (or spring when forced), it’s perfect for containers or borders. Its association with Easter symbolizes renewal. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil for a classic, fragrant display.
Madonna Lily: Historic Beauty
This ancient Candidum species, native to the Balkans and Middle East, boasts pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with yellow throats and a strong, sweet fragrance. Each 2–3-inch flower clusters on stems up to 4 feet tall, blooming in late spring to early summer. Known for its basal rosette of winter leaves, it’s ideal for cottage gardens. Plant in full sun with calcareous soil, ensuring protection from viruses.
Casa Blanca: Fragrant Oriental Lily
A renowned Oriental hybrid, this lily produces large, bowl-shaped, pure white blooms with reddish-brown anthers and an intense fragrance. Each 8–10-inch flower grows on 3–4-foot stems, blooming in late summer. Perfect for cut flowers or bridal bouquets, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, acidic soil. Its waxy petals add elegance to any setting. Plant Casa Blanca near patios to enjoy its scent.
White Heaven: Longiflorum Hybrid
This Longiflorum hybrid offers pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with light yellow centers and a delicate fragrance. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 3–6 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, ideal for containers or borders. Its compact size suits small gardens, and it’s a popular cut flower. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil for a refined, elegant display.
Album: Regal Trumpet Lily
A pure white cultivar of the Regal lily, this Trumpet lily features glistening white, trumpet-shaped blooms with golden throats and a powerful fragrance. Growing 4–6 feet tall with up to 25 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer. Ideal for sunny borders or patios, it’s hardy in zones 4–8. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and stake tall stems for a majestic display.
Snow Princess: Rare Asiatic Hybrid
This rare Asiatic hybrid produces large, pure white blooms with an intoxicating fragrance, blooming in early summer. Growing 2–3 feet tall, its upward-facing flowers are perfect for borders or containers. Symbolizing sympathy, it thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Its scarcity makes it a prized addition to gardens or arrangements. Plant Snow Princess for a delicate, aromatic show.
June Fragrance: Candidum Hybrid
A cross between Candidum and L. monadelphum, this hybrid offers creamy-white, trumpet-shaped blooms with a strong, sweet fragrance. Growing 4 feet tall, it blooms in late spring, ideal for early-season displays. Its 2–3-inch flowers cluster on sturdy stems, perfect for borders. Plant in full sun with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil for a charming, historic accent.
Nellie White: Easter Lily Cultivar
A popular Longiflorum cultivar, this lily features pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with light yellow centers and a mild fragrance. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 4–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer (or spring when forced). Ideal for containers or perennial beds, it’s a classic for Easter. Plant in full sun to partial shade with sandy, well-drained soil.
Muscadet: Speckled Oriental Lily
This Oriental hybrid produces white blooms with pink speckles and ruffled petals, exuding a potent fragrance. Each 6–8-inch flower grows on 3–4-foot stems, blooming in late summer. Perfect for cut flowers or mixed borders, it thrives in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Its subtle markings add texture to arrangements. Plant Muscadet for a fragrant, elegant display.
White American: Longiflorum Hybrid
This Longiflorum hybrid offers pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with pale green tips and yellow anthers, featuring a mild fragrance. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 4–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer. Ideal for borders or containers, it’s a versatile cut flower. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil for a classic, refined look.
Roselily Carolina: Double Oriental Lily
This double-petaled Oriental hybrid features white blooms with yellow midribs and a sweet fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall, its 6–8-inch flowers bloom in late summer, ideal for pots or borders. The pollen-free blooms make it perfect for indoor arrangements. Plant in full sun with well-drained, acidic soil for a lush, romantic display.
Tiger White: Speckled Tiger Lily
This Tiger lily hybrid produces white blooms with brown speckles, offering a subtle fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with up to 10 pendant flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer. Its recurved petals suit wildflower gardens or borders. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil for a charming, textured accent.
Bright Star: Ivory-White Oriental Lily
This Oriental hybrid features ivory-white, bowl-shaped blooms with an orange band and crimson stamens, exuding a spicy fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 4–6 flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer. Ideal for borders or cut flowers, it thrives in full sun and acidic soil. Plant Bright Star for a vibrant, fragrant addition.
Nankeen: Candidum Hybrid
A Candidum hybrid, this lily offers bright to light yellow-white blooms with a strong, sweet fragrance. Growing 4 feet tall with 12–18 flowers per stem, it blooms in late spring. Its delicate hue suits cottage gardens or borders. Plant in full sun with well-drained, alkaline soil for an early, aromatic display.
White Planet: Trumpet Lily
This Trumpet lily features pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with a subtle green throat and a sweet fragrance. Growing 4–6 feet tall with 6–12 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for sunny borders or as a cut flower. Its statuesque form adds drama to gardens. Plant White Planet in full sun with well-drained soil, staking tall stems to support its heavy, elegant blooms.
Annemarie’s Dream: Double Asiatic Lily
A double-petaled Asiatic hybrid, this lily offers creamy white, pollen-free blooms with a faint fragrance. Each 4–5-inch flower faces upward, growing on 2–3-foot stems, blooming in early summer. Perfect for borders or containers, its compact size suits small gardens. Plant Annemarie’s Dream in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil for a delicate, allergy-friendly display.
Crystal Blanca: Longiflorum Hybrid
This Longiflorum hybrid produces pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with a soft yellow center and a mild fragrance. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 4–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for pots or perennial beds. Its classic form makes it a popular cut flower. Plant Crystal Blanca in full sun to partial shade with sandy, well-drained soil for a refined, elegant look.
Siberia: Fragrant Oriental Lily
This Oriental hybrid boasts large, pure white, bowl-shaped blooms with ruffled petals and a potent fragrance. Each 6–8-inch flower grows on 3–4-foot stems, blooming in late summer. Ideal for cut flowers or mixed borders, it thrives in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil. Its crisp white petals glow in evening light. Plant Siberia for a luxurious, fragrant addition to gardens or bouquets.
White Elegance: Longiflorum-Asiatic Hybrid
A Longiflorum-Asiatic (LA) hybrid, this lily features creamy white, trumpet-shaped blooms with a subtle fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early to midsummer, perfect for borders or containers. Its sturdy stems make it a reliable cut flower. Plant White Elegance in full sun with well-drained soil for a graceful, versatile display.
White Triumphator: Longiflorum-Oriental Hybrid
This Longiflorum-Oriental (LO) hybrid produces large, white, trumpet-shaped blooms with pinkish-white throats and a sweet fragrance. Growing 4–5 feet tall with 4–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for borders or as a focal point. Its dramatic size suits grand arrangements. Plant White Triumphator in full sun with well-drained, slightly acidic soil, staking for support.
Snow Queen: Regal Trumpet Lily
A Trumpet lily cultivar, this variety offers glistening white, funnel-shaped blooms with golden throats and a powerful fragrance. Growing 5–7 feet tall with up to 20 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, perfect for sunny borders or patios. Its towering presence adds majesty to gardens. Plant Snow Queen in full sun with well-drained soil, staking tall stems for a regal display.
Roselily Samantha: Double Oriental Lily
This double-petaled Oriental hybrid features pure white blooms with a soft pink blush and a sweet fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 6–8-inch pollen-free flowers, it blooms in late summer, ideal for pots or borders. Its lush petals make it a favorite for weddings. Plant Roselily Samantha in full sun with well-drained, acidic soil for a romantic, allergy-friendly display.
White Twinkle: Asiatic Hybrid
This Asiatic hybrid produces star-shaped, creamy white blooms with fine yellow speckles and a faint fragrance. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for borders or containers. Its delicate markings add charm to arrangements. Plant White Twinkle in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil for a twinkling, early-season show.
Salmon Star: Subtle Oriental Lily
Despite its name, this Oriental hybrid offers creamy white, bowl-shaped blooms with salmon-pink veins and a spicy fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 4–6 flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer, ideal for borders or cut flowers. Its subtle hues add warmth to arrangements. Plant Salmon Star in full sun with well-drained, acidic soil for a vibrant, fragrant accent.
Lady Alice: Turk’s Cap Hybrid
This Turk’s Cap hybrid features white, reflexed blooms with orange-brown spots and a light fragrance. Growing 4–5 feet tall with 10–15 pendant flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, perfect for wildflower gardens or borders. Its delicate, nodding flowers add whimsy. Plant Lady Alice in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil for a textured, graceful display.
White Gold: Trumpet-Oriental Hybrid
This Trumpet-Oriental (OT) hybrid produces large, creamy white, trumpet-shaped blooms with golden centers and a sweet fragrance. Growing 4–6 feet tall with 6–12 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for borders or as a cut flower. Its bold size suits grand designs. Plant White Gold in full sun with well-drained soil, staking for a luxurious, fragrant show.
Virginale: Longiflorum Hybrid
This Longiflorum hybrid offers pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with a mild fragrance, perfect for classic displays. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 4–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for containers or small gardens. Its compact form suits intimate settings. Plant Virginale in full sun to partial shade with sandy, well-drained soil for a pure, elegant look.
Ice Dancer: Double Oriental Lily
This double-petaled Oriental hybrid features snowy white, pollen-free blooms with a sweet fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 6–8-inch flowers, it blooms in late summer, perfect for pots or borders. Its lush, layered petals make it ideal for wedding bouquets. Plant Ice Dancer in full sun with well-drained, acidic soil for a pristine, romantic display.