Lilium lancifolium/Tiger Lily

Lilium lancifolium / Lilium lancifolium
Close-up image of a typical flower with prominent stamens and spotted petals
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Close-up image of a typical flower with prominent stamens and spotted petals

Very attractive flowers borne on three foot stems

Flowers and foliage

This is an excellent perennial flowering bulb for southern gardens and will multiply in settings where conditions are favorable

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Scientific Name: Lilium lancifolium
Common Name: Tiger Lily
Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Spread: to 1 foot
Bloom time: Summer, Fall
Flower color: Orange
Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: Produce black bulbils in the axils of the leaves which will produce a bulb when properly planted. Except for the pollen, all parts of the plant are edible. It will grow in soils that are acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline.