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Lilium lancifolium

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Lilium tigrinum
Phonetic Spelling
LIL-ee-um lan-sih-FOH-lee-um
Description

Tiger Lily is an Asian lily with prolific bright orange flowers with black or crimson spots giving it the appearance of tiger fur. It is classified in the Asiatic Lily group.

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#showy flowers#orange flowers#large flowers#problem for cats#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs
 
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#showy flowers#orange flowers#large flowers#problem for cats#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Lilium
    Species:
    lancifolium
    Family:
    Liliaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Bulb
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Russia, Japan, Tibet
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Orange
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Problems:
    Problem for Cats