Tiger Lily - Lilium lancifolium

The Tiger Lily while originating from China, Russian Far East and Korea, has become a favorite among North American gardeners. It is regularly found neatly organized within a garden or as an escapee on the road sides across the USA.

These showy flowers stand tall atop a leggy and leafy stem reaching as tall as 6 ft in height. Their leaves are a rich green in color and produce a glossy sheen while basking in the sun. The flowers emerge in as a rich orange color with dark brown spots across the petal surface. These flowers are not only visually beautiful and vibrant, but their texture is thick, supple and silky. Another sensory experience to enjoy. They will be a dazzling addition to your garden.

Plant Details - Tiger Lily

Family: Liliaceae

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 3 to 5 ft

Spread: 1 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Flower Color: Bright orange with dark spots

Wildlife Value: Attractive to pollinators

The Tiger Lily is perennial plant and reliably flowers year on year. They bloom in mid to late summer, and due to their height, they make great border plant.

These bold perennials grow well in containers as well as in the garden, making them a versatile option for plant lovers regardless of living situation. Their robust stems and showy flowers make them an ideal cut flower to add to your perennial bouquet.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Tiger Lily

They prefer moist, well-drained soil. While they thrive in full sun, they struggle in dry conditions so water them regularly. That being said, they are highly disease resistant, making these a great option for beginner gardeners.

These plants are best planted in groups of three bulbs in the spring or fall. Grouping them will ensure a dense and impressive display once in bloom. If you desire them to maintain their upright nature without toppling later in the growth cycle, you can consider staking for support. However, lilies are stem-rotting and once they fall over, they will continue to grow with a reinvigorated root systems wherever their stem touches the ground.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Attractive to pollinators, large orange flowers, easy to grow.

Adding these stately, tall flowers to your garden will make you, and all the pollinators, look forward to the spring. Shop for Tiger Lily plants online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

Orange

Height at Maturity

Over 12"

Care

Tiger Lilies thrive in well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. After flowering, allow the greenery to die naturally before cutting it down. Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Reproduction

Tiger Lily spreads by bulbils, which are small bulbs.

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