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When to plant Lilies in Pendleton County County,

In Pendleton County County, Lilies is a single-season spring crop — there's no second fall window. Plant April 23–May 7 for an 120-day harvest, finishing well before the October 25 first frost.

When to Plant Lilies in Pendleton County, KY

Lilies (Lilium spp.) are among the most impressive summer-blooming bulbs, delivering bold, upward- or outward-facing trumpet blooms on tall stems from June through August. Asiatic hybrids are the most cold-hardy, earliest to bloom, and easiest to grow; Oriental hybrids bloom later with intensely fragrant, larger flowers. Orienpet (OT) hybrids combine the hardiness of Asiatics with the fragrance and size of Orientals. True lilies (not to be confused with daylilies, which are Hemerocallis) form scaly bulbs that persist and multiply underground, returning reliably each year with increasingly large clumps.

Pendleton County, Kentucky is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25, giving you a growing season of approximately 192 days.

At an elevation of 3,475 feet, Pendleton County receives approximately 47.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Lilies during the growing season.

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Pendleton County, KY (Zone 6b) Moderate season
192 days
Last Spring Frost April 16
192 growing days
First Fall Frost October 25
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Pendleton County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.6-6.5

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Lilies

Lilies needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Lilies Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 4" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 3.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3.9" 0.4" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 3.5" 0.8" 💧 Light watering
Jun 4.3" 4.7" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 4.1" 0.2" 💧 Light watering
Aug 4.3" 4.7" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Sep 4.3" 3.8" 0.5" 💧 Light watering
Oct 4.3" 2.6" 1.7" 💧 Light watering
Nov 3.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 4.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Pendleton County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Lilies Planting Timeline — Pendleton County, KY

Lilies Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 23 Apr 23 – May 7
Bloom July 2 Jul 2 – Oct 8

Plant 5" deep · 12" apart · Rows 18" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July Bloom
August Bloom
September Bloom
October Bloom
November
December
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Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

70–120 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–6.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

📆 Growing Season

192 days in Pendleton County

Growing Tips for Pendleton County

Plant bulbs in fall (preferred, September–October) or spring, setting them 3 times their diameter deep (typically 4–6 inches) with the pointed end up. Lilies need excellent drainage — they will rot in wet or heavy clay soils. Site with full sun on stems and blooms but cool, shaded soil at the base (ground cover or shallow-rooted annuals at their feet is ideal). Remove spent blooms but leave stems and foliage until they yellow naturally, as the bulb needs the foliage to photosynthesize and rebuild energy stores. Red lily beetle is a serious pest in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest; inspect plants regularly and hand-pick adults and larvae. Never plant Oriental or Asiatic lilies near cats — all Lilium species are highly toxic to cats. Year 2+ bulbs produce the most stems and largest blooms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lilies in Pendleton County, KY?

Pendleton County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 16. Plan your Lilies planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Pendleton County, KY?

Pendleton County, Kentucky is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 16 and first fall frost is October 25.

When should I plant Lilies in Pendleton County County, ?

In Pendleton County County, , plant Lilies after the last frost (around April 16) and before the first frost (around October 25). Best results when soil holds above 50°F.

What growing zone is Pendleton County County, for Lilies?

Pendleton County County sits in USDA Zone 6b. Lilies grows reliably in zones 3a through 9a, so it's a good fit here.

Can Lilies grow in Pendleton County County's climate?

Yes — Lilies grows well in Pendleton County County's temperate climate. Pendleton County County averages a 192-day frost-free season, with last frost around April 16 and first frost around October 25.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Pendleton County, KY. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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