Perennial – Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily

Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily 

Botanical name: lilium ‘tiny lion’ 

Beginner friendly?:  yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 30 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: orange, red/burgundy, yellow

Bloom time:  spring-summer 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune foliage in the fall to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: propagate by tuber/bulb division during the early fall 

Landscape use: flower gardens, pollinator gardens, container plant, borders and edging 

Special features: attracts pollinators

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: salvia, daylilies, coneflower, petunias, geraniums 

Toxicity level: extremely toxic for cats if ingested or even licked, moderately toxic for humans and other pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no