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Lilium lancifolium 'Yellow Tiger Lily' - 2 bulbs

Lilium lancifolium 'Yellow Tiger Lily' - 2 bulbs

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Scientific Name: Lilium lancifolium Yellow

Bulbs/Pack: 2 bulbs

Zone(s): 5-9

Light: Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Planting Time: Immediately Upon Arrival

Bloom Period: June

Bloom Size: Softball Size Unfurled Trumpets

Bloom Color: Yellow with black dots

Height: 3-4 feet

Depth: 2-3 times the height of bulb

Wildlife Resistance: Wildlife will eat the flowers

Reliability: Reliable

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Discover the Charm of the Tiger Lily

The tiger lily (Lilium lancifolium), a beloved heirloom flower with origins in Asia, has found a home in gardens across the southern U.S. The Yellow Tiger lily is yellow (obviously) with spotted blooms which adds a touch of exotic beauty to any landscape.
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Planting and Care for Your Tiger Lilies

Tiger lilies prefer a woodland setting with acidic soil and afternoon shade during their summer blooming season

Planting Time: Plant as soon as you receive the bulbs. If delayed, store them in the refrigerator.
Planting Location:
Choose a spot with about 8 hours of summer sun and well-drained soil. Don't plant during a hard freeze.

Planting Depth: Plant bulbs 2-3 times their height deep (e.g., a 2-inch bulb should be planted 4-5 inches deep).
Watering: Provide ample water as their foliage begins to appear in March and April.
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Tiger Lily Multiplication: A Gardener's Delight

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 Tiger Lilies in just a few years

Attracting Pollinators and Enhancing Your Garden

Tiger lilies are a magnet for pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding life and movement to your garden. Combine them with companion plants for year-round interest:

Companion Plants: Salvias, Lantanas, Plumbago, Phlox, Alyssum, Snapdragons, Pansies, Cyclamen, Paperwhites, Narcissus, Iris, Snowflakes, Rain Lilies, Crinums, and Hymenocallis.

Tiger Lily Hardiness and Growing Zones

Tiger lilies thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making them suitable for a wide range of climates.