by Angela H.
Member since:
November 22, 2011

The Lilies In My Garden

June 10, 2012 10:01 AM UTC
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"Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large, prominent flowers. They comprise a genus of about 110 species in the lily family Liliaceae. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Lilium
Higher classification: Liliaceae
Rank: Genus
Lower classifications: Lilium bolanderi, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium michiganense,"  More
(Lilium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

 

"Tiger Lily is the princess of the Tribe of Indians (Native Americans) living on the island of Neverland. Tiger Lily is nearly killed by Captain Hook when she is seen boarding the Jolly Roger with a knife in her mouth, but Peter saves her. In the earlier versions of Peter Pan, it is assumed that she disapproves of Wendy and even Tinker Bell at one point because of her envy as sheis believed to have once had romantic feelings for Peter Pan."(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

But wait!  I remember Tiger Lily on Peter Pan.  While I was watering my flowers this morning I thought of her.

 

What fun we had watching Peter Pan as children.  It is amazing that Tiger Lilies are still among my favorite things in life at this ripe old age!  If only I had more colors of these beautiful flowers.

 

 

I was thinking about making a flower bed of Lilies and putting every color I can find in it.  Then I can take all sorts of photos in the Spring and Summer.  Until then I only have these colors that I am posting.  They really are pretty this Spring.

 

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  • My garden is my most favorite place to spend time.  The beauty in watching the growth of just some of the things I love is a wonderful blessing to me.  I hope you have enjoyed sharing this with me. It is certainly wonderful to see the beautiful things in your life here on Gather!
  • Have a great week!  Angela Faith  : )

Comments: 52

Elaine S. Jun 10, 2012, 11:22am UTC
I Like Lilies!
Angela H. Jun 10, 2012, 12:21pm UTC
I do too! There are so many pretty ones here on Gather.
Phill Senters Jun 10, 2012, 11:30am UTC
Pretty lilies and a nice post. :)
Angela H. Jun 10, 2012, 12:20pm UTC
Thanks.
Diane Huizenga Jun 10, 2012, 11:44am UTC
Beautiful I have tons of lilies in my 5 flower beds as well, the other day I counted 168 flowers or buds ready to bloom, I'm thinking I missed so though.
Angela H. Jun 10, 2012, 12:19pm UTC
That must be beautiful! You have some beautiful colors too! They are just so Summery. I love to see all the photos here of them. thank you!
Nancy S. Jun 10, 2012, 12:13pm UTC
There are tons of Tiger lilies and /Day lilies growing along the roadside here. I've been thinking of digging some up to put in my flower bed.
Angela H. Jun 10, 2012, 12:20pm UTC
They grow all around the country-side here! I thought the same as digging some up and planting more here. i don't think I could have enough! Thank you Nancy!
Angela M. Jun 10, 2012, 3:47pm UTC
I started my ditch lilies from one little root over the years I have over 100 blooms from them. Just dont dig them from where its illegal or you could get tossed behind bars which would suck.
Nancy S. Jun 10, 2012, 3:53pm UTC
Nothing illegal here unless you trespass on someone's property that objects.
Angela H. Jun 11, 2012, 4:11am UTC
There is a place in our nearby town that is covered with them. By Sonics. In the early Spring that huge field is covered with Narcissus and then the Lilies begin! Everyone practically goes out and digs bulbs. the owner just asks that holes be filled after digging. I haven't gone yet but I am going in August and gather lots of bulbs and place them beside the lane coming up to my house.
William M. Jun 10, 2012, 12:24pm UTC
Excellent photo essay. I have a few lilies and love them.
Angela H. Jun 11, 2012, 4:11am UTC
Thank you William , so do I.
Priscilla P. Jun 10, 2012, 3:01pm UTC
Enjoyed the piece and the pics
Angela H. Jun 11, 2012, 4:11am UTC
Thanks so much Pricilla!
Angela M. Jun 10, 2012, 3:53pm UTC
I love lilies, I will be posting shots of my day lilies as the bloom the first cultivated ones bloomed today, the ditch liles are on their way out... I Know people who sell some of the pretties day lilies you can find from face book they have some great deals on them. I also get mine from gardening direct which they are little root that will take two year to bloom but at 1.99 plus shipping you cant beat that I just planted 6 new roots. all together I have about 14 varieties that will bloom this year.

I also like finding deals at walmart and lowes when they get marked down after they bloom out and then I have them for the following year at a decent price.
Angela H. Jun 11, 2012, 4:13am UTC
Thank you for this information Angela. I will be checking these places. I hope to find that pink one and yellow especially.
Cassie C. Jun 10, 2012, 11:38pm UTC
my great grandmothers fav flower
Angela H. Jun 11, 2012, 4:14am UTC
My Grandmother loved them! Her garden was enclosed with them! Thank you for sharing your sweet memories!
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Jun 11, 2012, 6:40am UTC
They are gorgeous
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:35am UTC
Thanks Marilyn.
Cassie C. Jun 11, 2012, 10:09am UTC
thank u for the post
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:36am UTC
Thank you Cassie
Tory H. Jun 11, 2012, 1:55pm UTC
They're beautiful! I think I need to get some lilies for my garden!
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:36am UTC
I appreciate you stopping by Tory!
dee b. Jun 12, 2012, 7:24pm UTC
These are so beautiful! I've planted many types of flowers over the years but never tried lillies.
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:37am UTC
Thanks so much dee. Some of these were here when we bought the house and I have planted some since.
Cynthia C. Jun 15, 2012, 10:57am UTC
Beautiful lilies:)
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:37am UTC
Thanks so much Cynthia
DJ B. Jun 15, 2012, 12:08pm UTC
My daylily plants are just starting to bloom--they're one of my favorite plants. :o)
What is the name of the variety in the last image you posted above, Angela?
I don't believe I have that color. ;o)
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:33am UTC
I really don't know the name off hand I do know that Angela M posted some I will go see what she is calling them. She is good at that!
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:40am UTC
So far I know there are 2 names that Lily is called one is simple Grape and the other is Red. Will do more searching for this later on today!
DJ B. Aug 25, 2012, 9:52pm UTC
Simple Grape---that sounds familiar! I'll see if I can find one of those!

thanks Angela! :O)
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jun 15, 2012, 1:47pm UTC
I agree Angela, lilies are wonderful to see bloom. My tiger lilies are in full bloom as well as my day lilies. I cut them back each year and they mulitply.
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:32am UTC
They do multiply I just wish I had a bigger variety of them. I am thankful for what I have. thank you for stopping by!
Jerri H. Jun 19, 2012, 6:58pm UTC
They are beautiful Angela :)
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:31am UTC
Thank YOU Jerri
♥ Christine aka stine1 ♥ Jun 23, 2012, 7:19am UTC
wow, so beautiful!
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:31am UTC
Thank you so much Christine.. Love that you came by!
Debbie W. Jun 23, 2012, 2:08pm UTC
So pretty. I used to grow them when i lived in NY. I think they melt here in Florida. I haven't seen any here.
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:30am UTC
It can get hot there but you do have some of the most beautiful flowers and plants there
Pretty. :D I believe that the ones at the top are the type I have in my garden. :)
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:30am UTC
I have different kinds and I want some yellow and pinks planted. Thank you for stopping by!
I have a yellow one, too, plus one that's kind of yellow and orange. :) Hope you're able to get all of the ones you like. :)
Lawrence U. Jun 23, 2012, 11:13pm UTC
Lilies in bloom - wonderful images!
Angela H. Jun 25, 2012, 7:29am UTC
Thank you so much Lawrence!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jun 25, 2012, 8:13pm UTC
Absolutely gorgeous photo essay!
Gary (The Eclectic) Timothy Jul 11, 2012, 12:15am UTC
Wonderful photo essay! I went through and looked at each photo separately - they are so much better in the larger versions. :-)

With the science kind of info you included, I would love to have this in my group Science In An Eclectic Universe!! I hope you'll consider posting it there.
Barbary Chaapel Jul 12, 2012, 9:56pm UTC
Beauty-filled, your photos. We think alike on flowers.

I love to see the day lilies in big clumps along our dirt roads.

We have a mystery lily about 4 or 5 ft. tall, white and the scent is heady like a carnation.

Any idea what it might be called?
IcyBC D. Aug 10, 2012, 6:36am UTC
You have so many different lilies and love those colors, Angela!

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