Is Glory Lily deer resistant?
Gloriosa superba
Plant typeBulbHardinessZones 8–12LightFull sun
Mature height60–72 in
BloomSummer and FallMaintenanceModerate
Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten
About Glory Lily
A climbing lily with reflexed red and yellow flowers, clinging by tendrils at the leaf tips. Extremely toxic, and the brittle tubers snap easily when handled.
Soil and care
- Soil pH
- 6 to 7
- Drainage
- Well drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Spacing
- 12 to 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Similar to Glory Lily
Other bulbs with the same deer rating.
- Calla LilyZantedeschia sp.Zones 8–11, genus rangeSeldom damaged
- CamassiaCamassia leichtliniiZones 4–8Seldom damaged
- Canna LilyCanna sp.Zones 8–11, genus rangeSeldom damaged
- CrocusCrocus sp.Zones 3–8, genus rangeSeldom damaged
- Elephant EarColocasia esculentaZones 8–11Seldom damaged
- GladiolusGladiolus sp.Zones 7–10, genus rangeSeldom damaged
Where Glory Lily grows
Hardy across most of these 23 states on zone range alone. Mountain and coastal areas sit outside the ranges used here, so check your own zone before ordering.
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Common questions about Glory Lily
- Is Glory Lily deer resistant?
- Glory Lily (Gloriosa superba) is rated Seldom Severely Damaged on the Rutgers NJAES four-tier scale. Light browsing at worst; rarely ruined.
- What hardiness zones does Glory Lily grow in?
- Glory Lily is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 12. Outside that range it will either not survive winter or will struggle with summer heat.
- Does Glory Lily grow in shade?
- No. Glory Lily wants full sun and will grow thin and flop in shade.
- How big does Glory Lily get?
- Mature height is roughly 60–72 in. Growth rate is fast.
- Is Glory Lily toxic to dogs or cats?
- Yes. The ASPCA lists Glory Lily as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Site it away from where animals graze, or choose something else if you have a dog that chews.