Tiger Lily
Lilium lancifolium
Last reviewed: September 2026
Tiger Lily (Lilium lancifolium) is a perennial forb. It blooms in July and August.
Tiger Lily (Lilium lancifolium) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-08-15). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–60" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug
Native alternatives to Tiger Lily
Tiger Lily is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 458 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaA tall bulb with whorled leaves and downward facing orange flowers spotted in black, blooming mid to late summer. It multiplies readily from small bulbils that form in the leaf joints. Stems may need staking in rich soil.
Growing Tiger Lily
Grow Tiger Lily in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 36 to 60 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tiger Lily is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation bed, border.
- Highly toxic to cats; avoid where cats roam.
Wildlife value
Grown as an ornamental. Non-native plants support far fewer local insects than a native of similar size, so treat this as garden interest rather than habitat.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tiger Lily need?
- Tiger Lily grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Tiger Lily bloom?
- Tiger Lily blooms in July and August.
- Is Tiger Lily toxic to dogs?
- Tiger Lily is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Tiger Lily toxic to cats?
- Yes. Tiger Lily is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Tiger Lily HOA-friendly?
- Tiger Lily is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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