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Tiger Lily : Lilium tigrinum (lancifolium)

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tiger lily stand

Family: Liliaceae

Above:tiger lily stand, Below: flower close Use: shady gardens, meadows, beds, berms, borders, swales, savannas
tiger lily flower close

Plant: bulbous perennial to 7'

Origin:China

Zone
: 3 - 8

Flowers
: orange turk's cap lily with black spots. Spots on interior of flowers are raised or embossed.

Foliage: simple leaves scattered along stem

Culture
: full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Spreads aggressively by bulbils and underground offsets. Carrier of viruses. Do not grow with susceptible lilies, like Orientals and species.



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