17 Types of Lilies - Favorite Perennial Flowers

Acapulco Lily

This bright pink beauty is a choice lily for floral arrangements and also a stunner in the garden.

Division: Oriental hybrid

African Queen Lily

This variety boasts apricot-hued petals and can stand up to high temperatures. It's a solid performer in the garden and in containers.

Division: Trumpet hybrid

Stargazer Lily

Stargazers are one of the most popular, sensational, and mainstream lilies out there. They possess a strong fragrance, making them favorite cut flowers. Bonus: They attract butterflies!

Division: Oriental hybrid

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Casablanca Lily

White as snow with intense fragrance, this classic is a lily fan favorite. It's a popular choice for bridal bouquets. (Attention brides: Snip off the pollen to avoid dress stains!)

Division: Oriental hybrid

Tiger Lily

This flower with statement-making orange petals and dark spots is a garden favorite. It's important to note that it is poisonous to cats before planting.

Division: American hybrid

Mona Lisa Lily

Similar in pattern to the Stargazer lily, this variety is a lighter, softer version of the more vibrant crowd favorite.

Division: Oriental hybrid

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Tiny Bee Lily

Gorgeous golden blooms with tiny black spots in the center were originally developed for growing in pots but can be grown in beds as well. Their "dwarf" characteristics make them a nice choice for the fronts of borders.

Division: Dwarf Asiatic hybrid

Elodie Lily

With a semi-double bloom making it twice as special, this baby pink flower with tiny maroon spots has another attractive quality—it's pollen-free, making it an ideal candidate for bouquets.

Division: Asiatic hybrid

Tango Lily

The tango lily's characteristics include a two-toned petal with a high-contrast spatter effect. The deep purple-and-ivory version is shown here.

Division: Asiatic hybrid

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Easter Lily

Still used to decorate church sanctuaries at Easter, these lilies can be planted outside in the ground as well. These elongated trumpet-shaped flowers boast a perfume-y scent.

Division: Longiflorum hybrid

Forever Susan Lily

Deep, saturated shades of orange and purple make this flower a summer garden standout.

Division: Asiatic hybrid

Lollypop Lily

This cheerful two-toned flower is a nice bridge between white and pink blooms in a garden bed.

Division: Asiatic hybrid

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Canada Lily

Lilium canadense, also known as the wild yellow-lily or meadow lily (because it's often found there), has downward-facing flowers that are yellow on the outside with a contrasting maroonish coloring on the inside.

Division: American hybrid

Turk's Cap Lily

These unique blooms are easily recognizable for their curved petals and downward-facing position.

Division: Martagon hybrid

Madonna Lily

The history of lilies can be traced back about 4,00o years to this very flower. It's notable for this fact, as well as its simplicity and purity.

Division: Candidum hybrid

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Orange Pixie Lily

Easy to grow and early to bloom—we're hooked already! The name "pixie" alludes to their smaller stature, making them a good candidate for container gardening.

Division: Asiatic hybrid

Regale Lily

Boasting enormous flowers (up to 6 inches!), these impressive blooms are real showstoppers. Golden centers (also called throats) and pretty magenta stripes on the outside add interest to the otherwise white petals.

Division: Species and cultivars of species

Amy Mitchell is the managing editor at Country Living and VERANDA. She writes about a wide range of topics, including homes and lifestyle content.

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