- Species
- Perennial
- Zones 4–9
- Orange
- Single
Tiger lily
Lancifolium · Tiger Lily Lancifolium
Perennial species lily in orange and near-black, blooming in midsummer. Nodding bright orange flowers with recurved petals freckled black and long stamens, with shiny black bulbils along the stems. USDA zones 4–9.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Species Single
- Colors
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- Orange
- Near-black
- Blooms
- Midsummer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 4 ft (122 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Part sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Lilium lancifolium
In the garden
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Species lily native to China and Japan that has naturalized in parts of North America, including New England.
Sources
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Questions
Is Tiger lily hardy in my zone?
Tiger lily survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Tiger lily need full sun?
Tiger lily grows in full sun or part sun.
When does Tiger lily bloom?
Tiger lily blooms in midsummer.
Is Tiger lily good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Tiger lily as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
