Information About Lilies

There are numerous types of lilies and growing lily bulbs in the garden is a great way to add instant color to the landscape. Learn more about growing lilies and how to care for them with the following information. You will also find tips on common problems associated with true lily varieties and how to treat them. Packed with this knowledge, you will have everything you need to grow these beautiful plants.

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How To Care For Easter Lily Indoors

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Don’t let that beautiful Easter lily die. Learn how to care for it indoors, and then plant it outside. Click to learn more.

Madonna Lily Flower: How To Care For Madonna Lily Bulbs

By Mary Ellen Ellis

The Madonna lily flower is a striking, white bloom that grows from bulbs. Find growing tips here and add this plant to your must-have list.

What Is A Rubrum Lily: Planting Rubrum Lily Bulbs

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Rubrum lilies are an excellent option for gardeners who want to enjoy a profusion of blooms late in the growing season. Learn about them here.

Lily Bloom Time: How Long Until Lilies Bloom In The Garden

By Teo Spengler

Lily bloom time is different for various species, but all true lilies will flower between spring and fall. Click here to learn about lily bulb bloom times.

Asiatic Lily Propagation: How To Propagate An Asiatic Lily Plant

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Propagating Asiatic lily is commercially done by bulb, but if you have patience, you can save money and grow them from division, seed or even leaves. Try reproducing Asiatic lilies in any one of these ways for a fun, interesting project. Learn more here.

Gloriosa Lily Seed Germination – Learn How To Plant Gloriosa Lily Seeds

By Liz Baessler

Gloriosa lilies are beautiful, tropical looking flowering plants that bring a splash of color to your garden or home, and it can produce seeds for you to grow into more plants. Click here to learn more about gloriosa lily seed germination and when to plant gloriosa lily seeds.

Should You Stake Lily Plants: Tips For Staking Lilies In The Garden

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Do lilies need staking? A lot of taller plants will eventually need a little extra support if you don't want your flowers lying in the dirt. Staking lilies is a simple way to ensure your late season beds continue to add beauty to your garden. Learn more here.

Tiger Lily Mosaic Virus – Are Tiger Lilies Prone To Mosaic Virus

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Are tiger lilies prone to mosaic virus? Tiger lilies can carry mosaic virus, and although it has little impact on them, it can be spread to the other lilies in your beds. Click on this article for information on planting tiger lilies near others in the garden.

Oriental Lily Plant Care – How To Grow Oriental Lilies In The Garden

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Oriental lilies are the classic "late bloomer." Some of the most magnificent flowers in the lily family are in this large group of species and cultivars. Click here to learn how to grow oriental lilies for a colorful, magical blooming garden surrounding your home.

Transplanting Tiger Lilies: How To Transplant Tiger Lily Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Dividing the cluster of bulbs and transplanting tiger lilies will enhance growth and blooming, and increase your stock of these charming lilies. For best success, you should know when to divide and how to transplant tiger lily plants. This article will help.

Storing Gloriosa Lily Tubers: Caring For Gloriosa Lily In Winter

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

Hardy in zones 9 or higher, many of us can only grow gloriosa as an annual. Northern gardeners can store gloriosa tubers indoors over winter. However, these tubers require a little different care than most tubers and bulbs. This article will help.

Dividing Tree Lily Bulbs: Learn How And When To Divide A Tree Lily Bulb

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Although tree lily is a very tall, sturdy plant at 6 to 8 feet, it isn't actually a tree, it's an Asiatic lily hybrid. Whatever you call this gorgeous plant, one thing is sure - dividing tree lily bulbs is about as easy as it gets. Click here to learn more.

Companions For Lilies In The Garden: Plants That Grow Well With Lilies

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

Lilies have been adored and considered sacred plants in different cultures for centuries. Today, they are still one of the most loved garden plants. Their deeply rooted bulbs and wide array of colors and variety make them great companion plants. Learn more here.

Deadheading Lilies: How To Deadhead A Lily Plant

By Liz Baessler

Lilies are an extremely varied and popular group of plants that produce beautiful, and sometimes, very fragrant flowers. But what happens when those flowers fade? Should you cut them off or leave them where they are? Find out in this article.

Tree Lily Information: Caring For Potted Tree Lilies

By Liz Baessler

Despite being so large, tree lilies in containers perform well, as long as they have enough space. You can learn more about how to grow tree lilies in containers and caring for potted tree lilies in this article. Click here for additional information.

Canada Lily Wildflowers – How To Grow Canada Lilies In Gardens

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Canada lily is a stunning wildflower that produces lance-shaped leaves and enchanting yellow, orange, or red, trumpet-shaped flowers in midsummer. Wondering how to grow Canada lilies in your garden? Find out in this article.

Potted Lily Plants – Tips On Planting Lilies In Containers

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

If you find yourself drawn to the exotic look of lilies and wonder "can you grow lily plants in pots," the answer is yes. As long as you have enough space on your porch, patio or balcony for a medium to large pot, it?s more than possible. This article will get you started.

Lily Plant Types: What Are Different Varieties Of Lilies

By Liz Baessler

There are a huge number of different varieties of lilies, and picking out the right one can get a little overwhelming. Click on this article to learn more about the different types of lilies and when they bloom, which should make choosing one a little easier.

Aurelian Trumpet Lily Info: Tips For Planting Trumpet Lily Bulbs

By Liz Baessler

Aurelian, or trumpet, lilies are known for their huge, trumpet-shaped blossoms and impressive height. They're a great addition to any garden. But how do you go about planting trumpet lily bulbs? Learn more Aurelian trumpet lily info here.

Overwintering Lilies – Do Lily Bulbs Need To Be Overwintered

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Do lily bulbs need to be overwintered? Gardeners in colder climates would do well to pull up the bulbs and save them indoors unless you treat the plants as annuals. But that would be a shame since storing lily bulbs is easy. This article will help.

Can Easter Lilies Be Planted Outside: Tips On Growing Easter Lilies In The Garden

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Easter lilies can?t overwinter in cold climates but in warm to temperate regions they will thrive and come. So if you have one of these plants and want to move it outdoors, click on this article for more information.

Are Oriental And Asiatic Lilies The Same?

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Are Oriental and Asiatic lilies the same? The answer to this often-asked question is no, the plants are definitely not the same. Learn how to tell the difference between Asiatic and Oriental lilies in this article.

Dividing Lily Plants: Learn When And How To Transplant Lilies

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Flower growers know that lilies in the garden naturalize and produce more and more blooms season after season. The secret is dividing lily plants. Learn the tips on how to transplant lilies and divide them in this article.

Lily Mosaic Virus Detection And Treatment

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Lilies are the queens of the flower world. Unfortunately, they are often subject to diseases. Lily mosaic virus is most common and can mar the beauty and perfection of unique Lillium species. Click here for more info.

Oriental Tree Lily Care: Information On Growing Tree Lily Bulbs

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Oriental tree lilies are a hybrid cross between Asiatic and Oriental lilies. These hardy perennials share the best traits of both species. Learn more in this article.

Growing Wood Lilies: How To Care For Wood Lily Plants

By Anne Baley

In most of the northern parts of the country, wood lily plants grow in grasslands and mountainous regions, filling the fields and slopes with their cheerful blooms. Learn about growing wood lilies in this article.

How To Grow Lilies: Information On The Care Of Lily Plants

By Susan Patterson, Master Gardener

Growing lilies from bulbs is a favorite pastime of many gardeners. There are many types of lilies but the general care of lily plants is basically the same. Find out more in the article that follows.

Planting Asiatic Lilies: Information About The Asiatic Lily

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Everyone loves lilies. Planting Asiatic lilies in the landscape provides the earliest lily bloom. Asiatic lily care is simple once you've learned how to grow Asiatic lilies. This article will help with that.

Caring For Easter Lilies: How To Plant Easter Lily After Blooming

By Jackie Carroll

Purchased as potted plants, Easter lilies make welcome gifts and attractive holiday decorations. Learn more about planting and caring for Easter lilies outside in the article that follows.

Gloriosa Lily Planting: Tips For Growing A Climbing Lily Plant

By Gardening Know How

Nothing quite compares to the beauty found in a Gloriosa lily, and growing a climbing lily plant in the garden is an easy endeavor. Read this article to get tips on Gloriosa lily planting.

Growing Tiger Lilies: Information On Growing And Caring For Tiger Lily Plant

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

The tiger lily plant can reach several feet tall, and while the stems are usually stiff and sturdy, a slender stake occasionally helps provide an upright appearance and support for multiple flowers. Click here for more.

Learn About Lily Beetles Control

By Jackie Rhoades

What are the red beetles eating my Asiatic lilies? It?s a lily leaf beetle. Read this article for more information on these pests and what you can do to save your precious lily plants.

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