Florida Lily
Big, strappy green leaves and beautiful lily-like flowers make this one of those plants that looks tropical without needing a lot of fuss.
About This Plant
My Florida lilies have been easy plants to grow. They form clumps of long green leaves and send up tall flower stalks with clusters of showy flowers.
Once established, they're the kind of plant that can pretty much settle into a spot and get on with growing.
Planting Guide
Choose a location with enough room for the plant to develop into a good-sized clump. Plant at about the same depth it was growing in its pot, water it well, and keep the soil reasonably moist while it gets established.
These can also be grown in large containers if you'd rather keep them out of the landscape.
☀️ Sun
Full sun to partial shade. In Florida's intense summer sun, a little afternoon shade can be perfectly fine.
💧 Water
Water regularly while the plant is getting established. Once established, it is fairly forgiving, although it appreciates water during long dry spells.
If you're growing it in a pot, keep an eye on it because containers can dry out much faster than the ground.
🌱 Soil
Ordinary garden soil is usually fine as long as the plant isn't sitting in constantly soggy conditions. A little compost or organic matter when planting never hurts.
How Big Does It Get?
Give this plant some room. Over time it can develop into a substantial clump, with long leaves spreading outward and flower stalks rising above the foliage.
Propagation
The easiest way to make more plants is usually by division. As an established clump gets larger, sections can be separated and replanted.
It's a handy plant to have if you eventually want extras to move somewhere else in the yard — or pass along to somebody else.
✂️ General Care
Remove old or damaged leaves when they start looking rough and cut off spent flower stalks when flowering is finished. Beyond that, this isn't a plant that needs constant attention.
Does It Spread?
An established plant can gradually form a larger clump, so give it enough space when you first plant it. If the clump eventually gets larger than you want, divide it and replant or share the extras.
From My Garden
This is one of the plants I'm growing here in my own garden. The information on this page comes from a combination of what I've learned about the plant and my own experience growing it in Florida.
Gardening is always a little bit of trial and error. Your sun, soil, water and growing conditions may be different from mine, so watch your plant — it will usually let you know what it likes.