How to Grow Lily Stargazer Oriental
Lilium 'Stargazer'
Your complete guide to growing Lily Stargazer Oriental.
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Lily Stargazer Oriental
✓ Good companions
Forms dense ground cover that suppresses weeds around lily bulbs
Similar moisture and partial shade requirements, creates layered garden texture
Complementary foliage colors and similar partial shade preferences
Provide ground cover and help retain soil moisture around lily bulbs
Low-growing companion that doesn't compete and provides colorful foliage contrast
Provide shade for lily bulbs and complement tall lily stems with broad foliage
Provides continuous color and thrives in the partial shade lilies prefer
Thrives in similar conditions and creates attractive silver-green backdrop
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that can cause lily bulb rot and plant decline
Competes for similar nutrients and can harbor lily-specific fungal diseases
Similar bulb depth requirements create competition and increase risk of bulb rot diseases
