Tiger lily growing geophyte of the genus Lilium also known as Lilium lancifolium, Tiger Lily perennial deciduous used as ornamental fragrant plant, can grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-10a.
Leaves color green
Tiger lily flower
Flower color is orange with red dots like tiger, the stamens are dark red, the flowers are fragrant.
Bulb edible color white in a pear shape.
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Requirements for Tiger lily growing and care:
Mulch, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Bulb
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Autumn, winter (in hot climate) and spring in colder climate)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
After the flowers in the end of the autumn
How to prune:
Old leaves
Size of the plant?
70-150 cm, 28-60 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Autumn/ spring
General information about the flower
Flowers are orange with red dots like tiger,
Edible Roots
Information about Tiger lily bulb:
White yellowish small bulb with yellowish brown rind
When to pull up Tiger lily bulb:
End of the autumn
Uses of Tiger lily bulb:
Cooked
Scientific name:
Lilium lancifolium