Tiger Lilies Are Easy-To-Grow Garden Showstoppers That Require Minimal Care On Your Part
Your garden just wouldn’t be complete without the terrific, show-stopping tiger lily. Its distinctive orange petals, speckled with dark brown spots, curve backward gracefully and welcome passersby to stop and stare.
The lilies can produce up to a dozen blossoms on each plant and even come in a variety of vibrant summer colors, such as red, yellow, and pink, although they are typically orange.
Luckily for beginner gardeners, they’re extremely easy to grow and will come back every year as long as they are cared for properly.
They require minimal care on your part. Just choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil and plant them in separate beds to let them be the star of the garden.
Plant them in the fall and wait for the burst of blooms that will come in mid-summer. During the first few years, water the lilies regularly.
Make sure you haven’t planted them in an area that gets waterlogged easily, as that can cause the bulbs to rot.
After they’ve been established for a few years, they become more tolerant to drought and are more low-maintenance.
In the summer, keep their roots cool by applying mulch around the base of the flowers. This prevents their roots from drying out in the hot weather.
Tiger lilies originally hail from East Asia and are native to China, Japan, and Korea, where they were cultivated for food.
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The flower itself is used in soups and rice dishes. And apparently, the bulbs are often roasted like potatoes and taste similar to turnips or parsnips.
The tiger lily is also widely used in medicine. It is said that tiger lilies are effective in treating heart diseases and improving eyesight. Tiger lily tea is supposed to help reduce stress and anxiety.
While the flowers are edible for humans and may contain healing properties, it’s important to note that tiger lilies are toxic to cats. If ingested, they can cause serious harm, including vomiting and possibly even death.
Besides its beauty and practical uses in food and medicine, the tiger lily is special because it symbolizes wealth and confidence. Therefore, they make wonderful gifts at graduations or housewarming parties. The bright, bold flowers will put a smile on anyone’s face!
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