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Tiny Bee Lily

Lilium 'Tiny Bee'

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Overview

The Lilium 'Tiny Bee' is a dwarf Asiatic hybrid lily boasting vibrant yellow blooms with prominent dark brown freckles. It matures to an optimal stature of 14-16 inches tall and 9-12 inches wide, making it a suitable addition for mid-border placement or container displays. This hardy perennial prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, blooming profusely in early to mid-summer—ideal for adding a pop of color to any landscape. Zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Tiny Bee Lily (Lilium 'Tiny Bee') — making it a suitable addition for mid-border placement or container displays
Tiny Bee Lily (Lilium 'Tiny Bee') — It matures to an optimal stature of 14-16 inches tall and 9-12 inches wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
10–12 Inches
Mature width
10–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Tiny Bee Lily (Lilium 'Tiny Bee') — making it a suitable addition for mid-border placement or container displays
Tiny Bee Lily (Lilium 'Tiny Bee') — It matures to an optimal stature of 14-16 inches tall and 9-12 inches wide

Photograph: Pollinator @ en:, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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