How to Care for a Lily Tiger Flower
The vibrant glow of a bright orange tiger lily flower is a garden favorite, wIth it's fragrant scent and good looks. All of these attribute of such a wonderous flower, leaves many to wonder why it is mostly seen growing in ditches along many American roads. Otherwise known as the "ditch lily," the tiger lily is a wildflower with a rich history, and superstitious roots. It is believed that the mere sniff of a tiger lily flower will put freckles on your face. The tiger lily is very easy to care for and they are hearty, requiring little attention. The tiger lily is a popular choice for many home gardners. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Plant tiger lily flowers in soil that is very moist. The best time to plant is in the spring and fall.
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Do not worry about winter weather. Tiger lily flowers do not need winter protection and will come back year after year on their own, after their winter hibernation.
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Do not fertilize the tiger lily flowers. It is not necessary, as tiger lily's can grow in just about any type of soil situation without the help of chemical additives.
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Spray a pesticide on plants that have an insect problem. This is rarely the case, but if necessary, the insecticide can be used.
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Plant the tiger lily in areas with a lot of sun. They love to soak it up and it helps keep their bright color.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have an outdoor cat, use caution. Tiger lily flowers are highly toxic and can cause severe sickness or death in cats.
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Comments
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our plant seems to be getting shorter and shorter every year. What does it need?
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decision
Jul 05, 2009
I went to the site on how to care for the tiger lily but it gave me no information on how to trim them to produce more flowers! -
decision
Jul 05, 2009
When the flowers fall off my tiger lily plants, how do I need to trim them as to produce more flowers?
