If it is 3 inches tall, the top should be 6 inches underground. Lilies are tall and narrow, so plant clusters of at least five. More would be even better. If your bulbs never seem to come up, you could have a problem with mice or voles. Plant bulbs in a cage made of berry baskets or hardware cloth.
Early summer is a great time to buy lilies.
The bulbs are often at half price, and that's a good buy if they are firm with no sign of rot. Most lilies need to be staked so they don't topple over during a summer rain. Be sure to place the stake far enough away from the base of the plant so you don't injure the bulb. Just click SIGN UP and enter your E-mail address. All rights reserved.