Tiger lily

Tiger lily is a striking and hardy flowering plant native to parts of Asia including China Korea and Japan it is well known for its large vivid orange flowers adorned with dark spots which resemble the pattern of a tiger's coat giving the flower its common name this perennial bulbous plant typically grows between three to five feet tall with sturdy upright stems that may bear several flowers each the leaves are narrow lance-shaped and grow in whorls or alternately along the stem while the stem itself is often dotted.

With small bulbils which can fall to the ground and develop into new plants making the tiger lily easy to propagate the blooming season usually occurs in mid to late summer and the individual blooms can last for several days the flowers are trumpet-shaped with petals that curve backward in a reflexed fashion exposing the dark anthers that carry pollen tiger lilies are not only appreciated for their ornamental value but also for their resilience they thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained fertile soil though.

They can adapt to various conditions once established they are relatively drought-tolerant and require minimal care apart from occasional watering and deadheading the plant is also resistant to many common pests and diseases although it may be vulnerable to lily beetles or fungal infections under poor growing conditions it is important to note that tiger lilies can be toxic to cats causing severe kidney failure if ingested so caution should be taken when growing them in pet-friendly spaces culturally tiger lilies symbolize.