Propagating Tiger Lilies from Bulbils, Bulblets, and Seed

Three Ways Tiger Lilies Multiply

Tiger lilies propagate via:

1. Bulbils – small bulbs forming between leaf and stem.
2. Bulblets – offsets developing next to the parent bulb underground.
3. Seed – from pods behind pollinated flowers.

Growing from Bulbils

Roll bulbils off with your fingers and plant ½ inch deep in soft soil. They may sprout a leaf or two by fall. Foliage dies back in winter, but most survive. Water and fertilize next spring. Expect flowers in 2–3 years, not the first year.

This triple reproductive strategy ensures tiger lilies thrive wherever they're planted.