Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Lilium 'Tiger Babies'
Tiger Babies Asiatic Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 36–60 inches
- Width
- 12–18 inches
- Flower color
- Peach with raspberry glow, darker peach throat, and purple-burgundy freckles
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moist but well-drained soil
- Fragrance
- Light to moderate sweet fragrance
- Maintenance
- Deadhead after flowering; cut back stems when foliage dies down
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4–8
- Wildlife
- Butterflies
About this plant
Lilium 'Tiger Babies' is a compact hybrid lily known for its small, fragrant flowers with peach-colored petals that deepen in color toward the throat. The petals are marked with purple or burgundy speckling, creating a distinctive "tiger" pattern. Lilium 'Tiger Babies' blooms in mid to late summer, typically from June through August, and is appreciated for its long-lasting color and pleasant fragrance.
With its compact growth habit, Lilium 'Tiger Babies' forms a dense clump with narrow, lance-shaped leaves that highlight the showy flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained soil, and is a great addition to perennial borders, mixed plantings, and cutting gardens. Its small size and bright, speckled flowers add interest and charm to any garden.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
