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Lilium lancifolium orange form
Tiger Lily
USDA Zone: 2-9
Plant number: 1.319.750
A very old-fashioned plant, the Tiger Lily has been in cultivation for centuries. Nodding black-spotted orange flowers are produced on tall stems, in large branching heads. Excellent for cutting. Best suited to the back of the border. Divide every three years in October, moving to a new location. Remove old stems in late fall to help discourage diseases. Usually needs staking to prevent the stems from breaking.
Further details for Lilium lancifolium orange form
Optimal Growing Conditions
Appearance and Characteristics
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil MoistureCare Level Easy
Flower Colour Black Orange
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Massed Specimen
Height 120-150 cm 47-59 inches
Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium