How to Grow and Care for Tiger Lillies

The tiger lily is easy to grow and care for, requiring little attention. They thrive in wet soil, and are commonly found near ditches. The bulbs should be planted in early fall, and in warmer climates they can be planted in the late fall.

Because the tiger lily does not produce any seed, it needs to be propagated with the bulbous. These are the small bulbs that grow between the leaf stalk and stem. They can be planted and grown in a nursery and then later transplanted outdoors.

Instructions

1) Plant the tiger lilies in an area outside with partial to full shade and in an area of soil that will not get overly wet.  Plant the lilies in soil far from other flowers of the lily family because they are susceptible to disease and can quickly spread it to other lily members.

2) When the soil starts to get a bit dry, water the tiger lillies. This should be about once a week, unless it’s exceptionally dry or hot. You may need to water them twice a week.

3) A 5-10-10 fertilizer is best for tiger lilies and should be given to them monthly (you can similarly give them lily feed). You should not fertilize the lilies in the winter, but rather when they are growing and in bloom in the rest of the year.

4) When a flower dies, cut it off.

Tip: Sterilize the shears before trimming anything off the lily, because they are so prone to disease and viruses.

5) In the late autumn, when the plant starts to yellow and die, you should cut the whole plant back.

Tip: Be careful not to snip anything while the tiger lily plant is still green because this can harm its ability to grow back next season.