All rights reserved. These hardy bulbs require only minimal care and will grow into an attractive group of flowering stems. True lilies belong to the genus Lilium . They grow from bulbs made of fleshy, overlapping scales without a protective covering. True lilies have stiff stems with narrow strap-like leaves all along them.
Lilies offer gardeners a great variety in flower form and color.
Deciding Which Lilies to Plant Asiatic and Oriental lilies are presently the most popular types of garden lilies. Asiatics are among the easiest to grow because they are very hardy and do not need to be staked. Their flowers are large and colorful. Oriental lilies have become increasingly popular and can be grown successfully in much of Minnesota if the soil is acidic and drains well. They are dramatically beautiful with fragrant, exotic flowers.