Asiatic Hybrids

• Asiatic hybrid lilies bloom from mid-June to mid-July on 2 to 5 foot tall plants. They are vigorous, long-lived and seldom need staking. Perennial cultivars that look similar to the tiger lily include Enchantment, Festiva and Dreamland, which all have orange, trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters. Festiva and Enchantment have dark spots on their petals.
  
  

Oriental Hybrids

• The oriental hybrid lilies are late bloomers that range from 2 to 8 feet tall. They burst forth in flower in July and August and are hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 8. Choices similar to the tiger lily include Imperial Pink, which has spots on dark-pink, white-edged trumpet-shaped blooms; and Imperial Silver, which has dark spots on stark white trumpets.
  
  

Trumpet and Aurelian Hybrids

• Trumpet and Aurelian hybrids have clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. They reach up to 8 feet, so they often need staking. The African Queen cultivar bears yellow-orange flowers, and Black Dragon features creamy-white and maroon blooms. Both types have clusters of nodding flowers hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 to 8.
  
  

Care

• Plant the bulbs in full sun and well-drained soil. Because lilies are top-heavy, shelter them from strong winds to prevent breakage or tipping. Plant the bulbs about 6 inches deep in early spring or fall. Plant them in clumps of three to five, with about a foot of space between plantings. Look for plump bulbs with fleshy roots attached. Lilies thrive for years with minimal care. Apply a balanced, organic fertilizer in spring. They combine well with daylilies, Siberian irises or Shasta daisies.
  
  Lilies thrive for years with minimal care. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in spring. They combine well with daylilies, Siberian irises or shasta daisies.