Tiger Lily

Tiger Lily is a flowering plant belonging to the lily family, also known as Lilium lancifolium or Lilium tigrinum. It is native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. It is widely cultivated for its beautiful, bright orange flowers with dark spots resembling tiger stripes, hence the name. These flowers are typically large and showy, with six petals arranged in an unusual shape that fans outwards. Tiger Lily's Characteristics They are herbaceous perennials, meaning they die back to the ground each year but reemerge in the spring from their underground bulbs. They prefer to grow in full sun or partial shade and thrive in well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Gardeners commonly divide their bulbs in the fall to propagate these beautiful plants. Tiger Lily Cultural Significance Tiger Lilies have been cultivated for centuries and hold significant cultural and symbolic meanings in many parts of the world. In Japan, they are often associated with death and are planted