Lilies

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Gorgeous star-shaped summer bloomers, Lilies are delightful ornamentals that bring color, fragrance, and height to your landscape both indoors and out! Steeped in symbolism and history, Lilies (Lilium) have appeared in paintings dating as far back as 1580 B.C. and are among the oldest cultivated ornamentals with a few varieties grown for food. Lilies are the May birth flower and have many meanings associated with them in the Victorian language of flowers. Incredibly easy-to-grow bulbs, cold-hardy, and heat-tolerant, these sun-loving perennials put others to shame during their bloom! Find out more about these great plants and some of our favorites below! There are over 635 species of true Lilies in the Lilium genus which include: Oriental Lily Asiatic Lily Easter Lily Tiger Lily Plus there are many Hybrid varieties on the market resulting in a vast array of colors, sizes, and forms available for you to choose from! Lilies grow from slowly multiplying scaled bulbs with upright stems lined in short strappy green leaves. How do you choose the right Lily for your garden? Browse only for the Lilies that are right for your Planting Zone using our USDA zone filters, choose sun exposure levels, or narrow the options by flower color, height, and more! How do you grow and care for Lilies? Get your new Lilies off on the right foot with these simple tips and with Nature Hills Root Booster ! Choose a full sun location or partial shade area in hot climates These Lilies do best in well-drained soil so the bulbs do not rot Create raised gardens or berms if you have poor drainage. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch over the root system Water new plants regularly using the Finger Test to help them get established Can You Leave Lily Bulbs in the Ground All Year? As long as you choose bulbs for your growing zone, you can leave the bulbs in the ground or their pots year-round. If you choose bulbs that grow outside of your growing zone, you can treat Lilies as you would Canna and Dahl