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Key characteristics

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

Bulbs

Lilium 'Tiger Babies'

Tiger Babies Asiatic Lily

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist but well-drained soil

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

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.