Zone 6 · Tiger Lily
Planting Tiger Lily in Zone 6
Lilium lancifolium
✅ Tiger Lily thrives in zone 6 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Tiger Lily outside
Last frost has passed. Plant bulbs in fall or spring, 6 inches deep. Nods of speckled orange; vigorous and reliable.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
July – August
Peak bloom
August
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
48"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
bulb
How to plant Tiger Lily in zone 6
Plant bulbs in fall or spring, 6 inches deep. Nods of speckled orange; vigorous and reliable.
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Tiger Lily peaks in August. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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