Lily
Lilium - Asiatic hybrids, Lilium - Oriental Hybrids, Lilium superbum
Lilies are known for their trumpet-shaped flowers blooming on singular, upright stems. Lilies are lovely planted in containers too! (3 bulbs per 2 gallon container.) Asiatic lilies are usually the first to bloom in spring, have no scent, and the widest range of color. Oriental lilies bloom in mid-to-late summer. They have a strong scent which is unpleasant to some. Some oriental hybrids are double-flowered. (Roselily) Turk's Cap Lily is a charming wildflower plant, loved for it's orange, purple-dotted petals that curve backwards. It is especially delightful to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; great for a native or pollinator garden!
How to Grow Lily
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Growing from Seed
Plant bulbs pointy side up, 6-7" (15-18 cm) deep. Lily bulbs do not have a protective covering like other bulbs, so plant bulbs immediately.
Planting Considerations
Lilies look best when planted in groups. Plant in moist but well-drained soil to avoid bulb rot. Lilies grown for cutting should be treated as an annual, or bulbs can be transplanted into a perennial bed.
Lilies are highly toxic to cats.
Feeding
Apply a balanced fertilizer bi-weekly during growing season, if desired.
Harvesting
Use caution when harvesting, as the pollen will stain hands and fabrics. Use a tissue to gently pull the anthers off as soon as the flower is open. Pick when lowest buds are showing color.
