Lilium lancifolium 'Tiger Orange'
Tiger lily
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Downward facing orange flowers with dark spotting and recurved petals,
- Tall, slender stems,
- Easy to grow and will gradually multiply,
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a variety of soil conditions but avoid overly dry soils. After flowering, stems can be cut back once they have turned yellow. Mulching is beneficial. Plants can be divided in fall when the foliage has died back.
Height: 48 in
Spread: 7-8 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Garden
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Lilium
Common Name: Tiger lily
Slender stems with lance-shaped green leaves. Downward facing, orange flowers with dark spotting and recurved petals bloom in summer. Plants will multiply to form clumps over time. Great for borders, containers and cutting gardens.