Types of Lily Flowers

Some lilies require bright sunlight, others shade. A good mulch cover during cold winter months is essential to keep the young buds from getting frostbite when they start coming through the soil. Some lilies require staking due to their heavy blooms. All lilies need plenty of moisture and nourishment of nitrogen.

Asiatic Lilies

Proclaimed the easiest to grow, Asiatic lilies are among the earliest to bloom as well. The color scheme is among the broadest in Asiatic lilies.

Martagon Lilies

Martagon lilies are tall and have whorled leaves and lots of little flowers that face downward. These come in a myriad of colors and can also have freckles.

Candidum Lilies

Hard to find, candidum lilies are hybrid lilies that have a limited color assortment.

Native North American Lilies

Native North American Lilies have unique bulbs that have jointed scales. When the flowers bloom the petals curve upward and inward creating a balloon like effect.

Trumpet Lilies

Trumpet lilies bloom mid to late season and because of the bloom size require staking.

Oriental Lilies

Oriental lilies are also known as Stargazers and are among the most difficult to grow. They require shade, mulch and a slightly acidic soil.

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