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Lilium lancifolium 'Tiger Lily' - 3 bulbs
Scientific:
Lilium lancifolium
Bulbs/Pack:
3 bulbs (1 large and 2 small)
Planting Time:
When available but avoid hard freeze
Shipping Period:
When Available
Bloom Period:
June
Bloom Size:
Softball Size Unfurled Trumpets
Zones:
4-9
Color:
Orange with black dots
Planting Depth:
2-3 times the height of bulb
Soil:
Slightly acidic, amend clay soil, keep moist
Fragrance:
None
Light:
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height:
3-4 feet
Wildlife:
Wildlife will eat the flowers
Reliability:
Reliable
$20.00
Lilium lancifolium
There are a number of beautiful lilies native to North America, but most heirloom garden lilies originated in Asia. One of those, the tiger lily, can be found all over the southern U.S. There is some dispute as to how it came to North America from its home in Japan, Korea and China, where the bulbs are apparently used as food. However they arrived, the spotted orange blooms have been popular for decades with American gardeners. Like our native spotted lilies, they prefer a woodland setting with acidic soil and afternoon shade during their summer blooming season. I've seen incredible stands of the tiger lily from Texas to Louisiana and Georgia.
Some of my favorite collection stories involve the tiger lily, and this is probably because they are so easy to share and they are more often found in cultivated gardens (instead of abandoned old home sites). Tiger lilies form little black bulbils at the base of their leaves which can be collected while the flowers are blooming, and which naturally start to fall off towards the end of the bloom cycle. Gardeners find it fun to share the enjoyment of their blooming flowers with someone else, while simultaneously knocking off the black bulbils into a bag. It's kind of like a bunch of guys standing around a grill watching a steak cook, or shelling peas - collecting tiger lily bulbils together is a social event. Collecting bulbils is also easy to do without having to bend over, and it is a lot less intrusive than sticking a shovel in the ground and disturbing a garden. For these reasons, I often found myself knocking on doors and visiting with gardeners.
For example, this gardener told me how her grandmother first brought these tiger lilies down with her when they moved to Texas from Missouri.
We had fund collecting the bulbils together and visiting about gardening. I was 25 or so at the time, but gardening is one of those events that connects generations together!
One stand I found was in northeast Texas. As I drove by, I saw tiger lilies surrounding every tree at this old home. I knocked on the door and an older lady and her physically fit, middle-aged son answered. I explained what we do at the Southern Bulb Company, and the son said he would gladly share the black bulbils, (the tiny bulbs from which you can eventually grow a full sized tiger lily plant). The gentleman, who told me he had served our country in the Army's Special Forces, walked around with me and explained his unsuccessful experience in trying to save the bulbils. Apparently, he found, they do not like to be stacked and left in a coffee can in the garage. "You can't treat them like seeds," he told me. "They'll rot on ya!" I could tell that horticulture had become his passion, and I promised him I'd plant them right away. I thanked him, both for his military service and for his horticultural service.
Planting: Plant the bulbs where they will receive about 8 hours of summer sun. You want to plant these bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 2" tall, then you will plant it 4-5 inches deep). They prefer well-drained soil. Don't plant during a hard freeze. It is best to plant these as soon as you get them. If you have to wait a little while to plant them, consider keeping them in the fridge. If we ship the bulbs in late summer through winter, they are generally nice and dormant. As spring approaches, you might find the bulbs have some growth on them.
Water: We hope you enjoy tiger lilies as much as we do! Once they are established in your garden, the proliferous tiger lilies will be a joy every June. As their foliage begins to appear in March and April, give them plenty of water.
Mulitplication: Once the blooms are coming to an end, knock off the bulbils and gently scratch them into the soil. With rich organic soil and some moisture, you'll have a stand of them in just a few years.
Animals and Tiger lilies: Pollinators simply adore tiger lilies, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. These vibrant blooms can truly make a splash in any outdoor space! As the blooms begin to fade, a simple gardening tip: gently knock off the bulbils and gently scratch them into the soil. With some rich organic soil and a bit of moisture, you'll soon find yourself surrounded by a flourishing stand of these delightful tiger lilies in just a few short years. Happy gardening!.
Growing Zone:Gardeners can determine if the Orange Tiger Lily is suitable for their specific growing zone by considering Growing Zones and Hardiness Zones. Growing Zones are assigned to indicate where a plant can thrive, while Hardiness Zones signify the minimum winter temperatures that a long-lived plant can withstand. If a plant is cold-hardy only in certain zones, it may require extra care or be grown in alternative ways in zones where it cannot survive the winter. If a plant lacks Hardiness Zone information, it is presumed to be able to survive the winters of all the Growing Zones listed. By understanding these zones, gardeners can make informed decisions about whether the Orange Tiger Lily is suitable for their particular climate.
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Lilium lancifolium
There are a number of beautiful lilies native to North America, but most heirloom garden lilies originated in Asia. One of those, the tiger lily, can be found all over the southern U.S. There is some dispute as to how it came to North America from its home in Japan, Korea and China, where the bulbs are apparently used as food. However they arrived, the spotted orange blooms have been popular for decades with American gardeners. Like our native spotted lilies, they prefer a woodland setting with acidic soil and afternoon shade during their summer blooming season. I've seen incredible stands of the tiger lily from Texas to Louisiana and Georgia.
Some of my favorite collection stories involve the tiger lily, and this is probably because they are so easy to share and they are more often found in cultivated gardens (instead of abandoned old home sites). Tiger lilies form little black bulbils at the base of their leaves which can be collected while the flowers are blooming, and which naturally start to fall off towards the end of the bloom cycle. Gardeners find it fun to share the enjoyment of their blooming flowers with someone else, while simultaneously knocking off the black bulbils into a bag. It's kind of like a bunch of guys standing around a grill watching a steak cook, or shelling peas - collecting tiger lily bulbils together is a social event. Collecting bulbils is also easy to do without having to bend over, and it is a lot less intrusive than sticking a shovel in the ground and disturbing a garden. For these reasons, I often found myself knocking on doors and visiting with gardeners.
For example, this gardener told me how her grandmother first brought these tiger lilies down with her when they moved to Texas from Missouri.
We had fund collecting the bulbils together and visiting about gardening. I was 25 or so at the time, but gardening is one of those events that connects generations together!
One stand I found was in northeast Texas. As I drove by, I saw tiger lilies surrounding every tree at this old home. I knocked on the door and an older lady and her physically fit, middle-aged son answered. I explained what we do at the Southern Bulb Company, and the son said he would gladly share the black bulbils, (the tiny bulbs from which you can eventually grow a full sized tiger lily plant). The gentleman, who told me he had served our country in the Army's Special Forces, walked around with me and explained his unsuccessful experience in trying to save the bulbils. Apparently, he found, they do not like to be stacked and left in a coffee can in the garage. "You can't treat them like seeds," he told me. "They'll rot on ya!" I could tell that horticulture had become his passion, and I promised him I'd plant them right away. I thanked him, both for his military service and for his horticultural service.
Planting: Plant the bulbs where they will receive about 8 hours of summer sun. You want to plant these bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 2" tall, then you will plant it 4-5 inches deep). They prefer well-drained soil. Don't plant during a hard freeze. It is best to plant these as soon as you get them. If you have to wait a little while to plant them, consider keeping them in the fridge. If we ship the bulbs in late summer through winter, they are generally nice and dormant. As spring approaches, you might find the bulbs have some growth on them.
Water: We hope you enjoy tiger lilies as much as we do! Once they are established in your garden, the proliferous tiger lilies will be a joy every June. As their foliage begins to appear in March and April, give them plenty of water.
Mulitplication: Once the blooms are coming to an end, knock off the bulbils and gently scratch them into the soil. With rich organic soil and some moisture, you'll have a stand of them in just a few years.
Animals and Tiger lilies: Pollinators simply adore tiger lilies, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies to your garden. These vibrant blooms can truly make a splash in any outdoor space! As the blooms begin to fade, a simple gardening tip: gently knock off the bulbils and gently scratch them into the soil. With some rich organic soil and a bit of moisture, you'll soon find yourself surrounded by a flourishing stand of these delightful tiger lilies in just a few short years. Happy gardening!.
Growing Zone:Gardeners can determine if the Orange Tiger Lily is suitable for their specific growing zone by considering Growing Zones and Hardiness Zones. Growing Zones are assigned to indicate where a plant can thrive, while Hardiness Zones signify the minimum winter temperatures that a long-lived plant can withstand. If a plant is cold-hardy only in certain zones, it may require extra care or be grown in alternative ways in zones where it cannot survive the winter. If a plant lacks Hardiness Zone information, it is presumed to be able to survive the winters of all the Growing Zones listed. By understanding these zones, gardeners can make informed decisions about whether the Orange Tiger Lily is suitable for their particular climate.
