Re: Tiger Lily

Zem,
This is why I asked about the safety of her HYBRID Tiger Lily.  Lilium 
lancifolium, THE tiger Lily, is a tough one.  It can withstand so many viruses 
that other lilies can't deal with.  Since it can withstand them with no obvious 
repercussions it ends up being a possible carrier, as you said.  It is usually 
suggested therefore that they not be planted within 100 to 150 feet of other 
lilies.  Since hers is a hybrid, as most garden lilies are, I wondered if it 
had a reduced ability to handle viruses.  If it is less able to deal with 
viruses, then perhaps it is safer to plant among other lilies.  I plan to spend 
a little more time checking this out now that she's supplied the name.  Will 
let you know if I find anything.  
Kitty
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> In a message dated 8/6/2003 8:51:23 PM Central Standard Time, 
> kmrsy@comcast.net writes:
> 
> 
> >  Is it safe to plant near other
> > lilies?   
> 
> I read somewhere that tiger lilies should not be planted near other lilies 
> because of either their susceptibility to a particular virus or the fact that 
> they are carriers of the virus. (So much for my ability to retain information.)  
> In any case, my tigers have been planted in a bed near my other lilies for 
> about 5 years without anything weird going on.
> 
> zem
> zone 7
> West TN
> 
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