Lily is grown for its root. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies, even though the root is the prize.
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What Lily is
Lily reaches around four feet at maturity. It blooms in summer.
How to grow Lily
USDA Zones
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Mature Height
4 ft
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Sow directly
Sow lily seed straight into the bed — root crops germinate fast and resent transplanting. Give them full sun.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match lily's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Harvest at maturity
Pull while roots are young and tender — sweeter than oversized ones. Local Cooperative Extension guides publish timing tables.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — lily is toxic to cats (lethal severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Lily offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Lily thrives
Whether lily thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Lily in my zone?
Zone data for lily is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Lily?
Most growers plant lily after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
What soil does Lily need?
Specific pH data for lily is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Lily attract pollinators?
Yes — lily's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Lily safe for pets?
Lily is toxic to pets (cats) with lethal severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.