Lilium Claude Shride Plants from Japan Easter-Lily-like blooms on the top

Easter-Lily-like blooms on the top of 7' tall stalks in the worst of hot dry August are nothing if not impactful

producing 1' tall stalks that are dark violet at the base

giant flower heads adorn the top of the plant during the late spring and summer

especially on a overcast day

a hard-to-find Japanese native terrestrial orchid

Lilium Claude Shride Plants from Japan Easter-Lily-like blooms on the topLilium 'Claude Shride' is one of the best of the hybrid martagons lilies with its 4' tall spikes of wide whorled leaves not to be confused with the mythical whorled peas. Each sturdy stem of Claude Shride lily is laden like a Christmas tree with stunning, pendent, copper red flowers in mid June. This vigorous grower will add the crowning touch to your woodland or part sun garden.