Methods For Growing Wild Lilies?

Learn how to grow species lilies, the ancestors of all the lovely hybrids, in your wildflower garden. Discover which lilies are native to your region, how to prepare the soil, and which ones are hardy and easy to care for. Lilium ‘Regale’ (Trumpet Lily) is appreciated for its intense fragrance and award. Wood lilies, also known as wild lilies or Canada lilies, have vibrant orange or red flowers that bloom in summer and attract pollinators. Canada lily produces lance-shaped leaves and enchanting yellow, orange, or red, trumpet-shaped flowers in midsummer.

Plant Canada lily bulbs twice their depth, which is ideal for attracting pollinators. Learn about different types, colors, and scents of lilies, and how to plant, care for, and enjoy them in your garden or as cut flowers. Plant lily bulbs three times as deep as the bulbs are high, setting the bulb in the hole pointy side up.

Lilies are charming native wildflowers known for their vibrant, eye-catching blooms and resilient nature. To plant lilies, prepare the soil at least 10 inches deep, dig it thoroughly, remove rocks, and mix in peat moss. Plant lilies in clusters of 3 or 5 bulbs to create focal points. When to divide lilies, dig a hole at least eight inches deep for each bulb and space them approximately a foot apart.

Lilies prefer a position that gets some sun, but can grow well in light shade for just part of the day. They need well-drained, moisture-rich soil. Lily plants should be planted where they can get full sun or at least half day sun, and in hot climates, they appreciate being shaded from afternoon heat.