Lilies

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The large, bell-shaped lily flowers feature wide petals and a strong fragrance, making Lilium ideal for cut flower bouquets and arrangements. Great for naturalizing, planting lily bulbs produces a stunning display, with colors ranging from vibrant yellow to deep blue. As long as you take care to remove the blossoms after they've faded, you can expect these plants to return year after year. Perfect for planting on flower beds or along walls or shrubs, or even in containers, expect lily bulbs to quickly become the highlight of your garden. Learn How to Plant Your Border Lily Bulbs before shopping for lilies for your next garden project. What are the different types of lilies? True lilies are divided into nine divisions, all recognized by the North American Lily Society. Stargazer lilies, Easter lilies, species varieties, and everything in between—not including non-lilies that look like lilies, such as daylilies, toad lilies, or canna lilies—fall into one of these divisions. However, some hybridizations cross division lines. Let's look at the nine types of garden lilies. Division 1: Asiatic lilies Asiatic lilies, as their name implies, are native to Asia. Including a rather large group of species, the Asiatic division contains beloved lilies like Trogons and Lollipops. Asiatic lilies are known for their vibrant colors, ranging from pastels to brights to deep tones. Asiatic lilies have long, glossy leaves with attractive green coloring and their petals have smooth or non-wavy edges. Asiatic lilies also reach one to several feet in height. Division 2: Martagon lilies We know what you're thinking—since Oriental and Asiatic lilies make up the majority of garden lilies, shouldn't second billing go to the Oriental lily? Division 2 actually includes Martagon lilies, also called Turk's Cap lilies. These tall plants feature distinctive flowers, with petals pointing backward from the stamen of the bloom. Martagon lilies tend to dangle from the end of their stalks, which can grow