How to Grow and Care for Tiger Lilies

Tiger lily is a common herbaceous perennial with strappy leaves and tall 3 to 5foot flowering stems topped with typically curved orange petals with dark speckled spots. Tiger lilies grow best in the sun in slightly acidic welldraining soil. The plant tolerates swings in temperature and humidity without fuss
Tiger Lily Care
Here are the main care requirements for successfully growing easycare tiger lilies.
Situate a tiger lily in a sunny spot or partial shade if the afternoon sun is too intense.

Plant a tiger lily in a spot with good drainage because a waterlogged area can rot the bulbs 3
Place a tiger lily in moist soil and regularly water for the first few years until its root system matures. Tiger lilies tolerate some drought when mature
Light
Tiger lilies prefer to grow in a sunny location with roughly six hours of direct sun on most days. However these tough specimens are not nearly as fussy about growing conditions as many other flowering plants. They will tolerate partial shade and benefit from shade from the hot afternoon sun.
Soil
You might need to amend your soil with compost or humus for proper bulb drainage. Peat moss sand or straw mixed into the beds can improve drainage and retain appropriate moisture
Otherwise tiger lilies can tolerate various soil types though they prefer moderately fertile and slightly acidic soil.
Water
Tiger lilies have average water needs. Mature plants can tolerate some drought but they still prefer consistent watering. If your area receives regular rainfall that should be sufficient to keep them happy.
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