They are some of the most beautiful and stately flowers, valuable for planting in borders among perennials and shrubs as well as in containers. There are 9 divisions into which Lilies are classified of which Asiatic, Oriental and Trumpet hybrids are the most popular. Asiatic Hybrids are derived from a group of mainly Eastern Asiatic Lilies and have given rise to a very popular range of hardy Lilies. Oriental Hybrids are very fragrant and grow from 4-6 feet tall. Trumpet Hybrids are mostly derived from Japanese species and are fragrant as well.
Lilies grow well in acid soil as well as in alkaline soils.
All Lilies like to be in a well-drained area of the garden, preferably in a place where the flowers will get some sun and the base stays in a shaded area. Therefore, you should try to plant Lilies around perennials or shrubs. Lilies can be planted either in the Fall or the Spring. The selection of varieties will be larger in the Spring, but in either case, buy them as soon as they become available and plant them immediately. Plant them at a depth of 2-3 times the height of the bulb and about 2 per square foot.