The Scarborough Lily
One of the most valued characteristics of a pot plant is its long blooming period. Bulbous plants often fail in this respect, but one that meets this requirement is the
Lilies
What Is a Lily Really? Simple Description Many Possibilities
Lilies are members of the Lilium genus. What could be a more straightforward answer to the question posed by the title than that? But within that simple description is a
What Are Trumpet Lilies? Beauty, Perfume and Fragrance
Trumpet lilies announce themselves with bursts of color. Though given an entire division (Division 6 in the official catalog), these are not ‘purebred’ lilies but a hybrid derived from Asiatics.
The Tiger Lily Grows Almost Anywhere
Residents of Michigan are lucky. There, the Tiger Lily grows wild in prairies. Its lovely orange petals, freckled with dark spots, offer a beautiful display in windblown fields. Fortunately, it
What Is A Martagon Lily (Turk’s Cap Lilies)?
Martagon lilies hail originally from Europe. But they have spread far and wide since, thanks in part to their astounding beauty. Also known as Turk’s Cap lilies, owing to the
The Humble Lily Or The Mightly Lily?
What’s in a name? Where the phrase ‘the humble lily’ comes from, nobody knows. And it is a misnomer. It should be ‘the mighty lily’ or ‘the amazingly varied, superbly
The Ginger Lily – Hedychium – A Name With Mystery
Why the Ginger Lily has that name is a mystery. It’s not related to the spice and doesn’t have its taste or fragrance. Still, this delightful flower – whose more
Lilies – Soil and Mulch Preparation
Lilies are a hardy plant. Still, they will benefit significantly from good soil selection and preparation and a bit of mulch on top. Like any plant, lilies get much of
Growing Spider Lily Plants: How To Care For Crinum Lilies
Crinum is a wonderful summer-flowering bulb belonging to the genus Crinum and a member of the Amaryllidaceae, also known as the Amaryllis family. The genus name Crinum originated from the
Planting Lilies in Pot or Garden
Lilies provide beauty wherever they’re grown. But not all those with a green thumb (or who desire one) are lucky enough to live in a suitable USDA hardiness zone. Sometimes,