Tiger Lily For Sale - Lilium Lancifolium
Tiger Lily Plants are super popular due to their exotic upside-down blooms. They have showy flowers that stand tall atop a leggy and leafy stem, reaching 6 feet. Their leaves are rich green in color and produce a glossy sheen while basking in the sun. The flowers emerge as a rich orange 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.
While originating from China, the Russian Far East, and Korea, the tiger lily has become a favorite among North American gardeners. It is regularly found neatly organized within a garden or as an escapee on road sides across the USA.
Plant Details - Tiger Lily Plants
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 a perennial plant that reliably flowers year after year. It blooms in mid- to late summer, and due to its height, it makes a great border plant.
These bold perennials grow well in containers and in the garden, making them a versatile option for plant lovers regardless of their living situation. Their robust stems and showy flowers make them ideal cut flowers to add to your perennial bouquet.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Tiger Lily Plants
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 them 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. You can consider staking for support if you want them to maintain their upright nature without toppling later in the growth cycle. 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 of Tiger Lily Plants
Attractive to pollinators, large orange flowers, easy to grow. Adding Tiger Lily plants to your garden will make you, and all the pollinators, look forward to the spring. Shop for Tiger Lily plants online at TN Nursery.
