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Lilium lancifolium

Also Known As

  • Tiger Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Lilium lancifolium plant details

Lilium lancifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium lancifolium

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium lancifolium

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the easiest lilies to grow, this stalwart bulb is a summer favorite, bringing orange fireworks to your July garden, & increase in size & in number with every passing year. Topping out at 6’ tall, they make majestic cut-flowers, & won’t knock you out with perfume. Rich soil & adequate drainage encourages the best performance. After blooming small bulblets are created at each leaf axel – great for spreading around & sharing with friends! Beautiful with Echinacea ‘Ruby Star’, or Aster ‘September Ruby’.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Lilium lancifolium plant

How to Grow Lilium lancifolium

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 8"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Humboldt's Lily

Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 36"-72'

Width: 8"-16"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Lilium pardalinum [prolific JSM], Leopard Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-9'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Bolander's Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 24"-48"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Dwarf Formosa Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9a

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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