Often you will find Asiatic and Oriental lilies that have been forced to bloom for Easter. These would make a great alternative for an Easter lily if you want to plant them in your garden. Easter ...

It’s usually about now – a few weeks before the Midland County Fair opens – that I realize I once again forgot to plant more Oriental and Asiatic lilies in the full sun garden that has room for 100 or ...

Susan Mulvihill couldn’t resist planting a few Asiatic lilies called Forever Susan. It turns out they were a good investment because the bright colors really stand out in her garden. (Susan ...

Dear Master Gardener: I received a potted lily plant for Mother’s Day. Can I plant it in my garden? Answer: It depends. If it is an Asiatic lily, you can plant it in your garden after it blooms. Cut ...

The large, showy blooms of lilies add colorful elegance to the summer landscape. While many plants are called "lilies," plants such as daylily, calla lily, surprise lily or water lily are not true ...

Asiatic hybrid lilies grow from two to four feet tall and come in colors from white to pink, yellow and orange, with many variations. Generally hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness ...

People often ask me what is my favorite flower. I love so many that I guess I would have to answer, “The one blooming at the moment.” I have many, many favorites and right now oriental lilies are ...

Spring brings many beautiful flowers, but none more beautiful than the lily. Readily found this time of year and often used for celebrations and decorating in the spring, lilies are important to many ...

How’s your flower knowledge? Do you know the difference between a lily and a daylily, and can you recognize which is which in a flower garden? It might sound like splitting lily hairs, but it’s ...

DEAR JESSICA: When reading your garden calendar for August, I see you mentioned "collecting seeds" from daylilies on the 25th. I have several varieties of daylilies (Stargazer, Casablanca, etc.).