Just as each individual flower is bright and full of life, lilies are an amazingly vibrant and full family! Tons of diversity exists in lilies, but many lilies grown in the U.S. fall into two major groups: Asiatic and Oriental lilies. Those two varieties are well-loved for their big, bold flowers and their easy growing style. Although they have similarities, Asiatic and Oriental lilies are separate classifications. Let's look at those groupings, as well as other lilies to know! Asiatic lilies. Asiatics are native to Asia, and bloom early in spring. Asiatic lilies grow in a rainbow of bright, variegated, or striped colors, ranging from pastels to deep jewel tones. Trogon lily, a variety with unique coloring and vigorous blooming, belongs to the Asiatic group. Asiatic lilies have long, glossy leaves with bright green coloring, and grow mostly on tall stalks, although there are also dwarf Asiatic lily varieties. Asiatics' blooms tend to be smaller than those of oriental lilies, and their petals have smooth edges. Oriental lilies. Oriental lilies are known for their huge blooms and fragrant perfume: the sweet and spicy aroma of Oriental lilies is a sure sign of summer! Oriental lilies include many of our beloved "big flower" varieties, like Stargazer and Casa Blanca, and often grow in hues of pink, purple, white and red. The petals have ruffled edges, and sometimes feature gorgeous freckling. Oriental lilies grow a bit taller than Asiatic lilies, with blooms up to nine inches in diameter. They bloom in summer, with some varieties extending into fall. Turk's Cap Lilies. Turk's Cap lilies feature distinctive petals, pointing backward from the stamen of the bloom. These precious blooms tend to dangle from the end of their stalks, and flower in shades of orange, pink, yellow and red. Trumpet Lilies. Trumpets are hardy lilies with unmistakable trumpet-shaped flowers. The long bells of these blooms are easy to spot, and you won't miss their perfume, either! Trumpet lilies can grow to taller heights than most other lilies, and are extremely fragrant. Tree Lilies and Other Hybrids. Because lilies are cold-hardy, beautiful, and easy to grow, gardeners have cultivated thousands of varieties of their beautiful flowers. For example, our Tree Lilies are a cross between Asiatic and Oriental lilies, combining the best traits of both species into one tall plant with big color and sweet fragrance. Tiger lilies, Easter lilies, and other classics are hybridized for their specific color and shape. And, Orienpet species occur through hybridization of trumpet lilies and other lilies with brighter flowers. Whatever you're looking for in a spring or summer bloom, a lily exists to fill that need.