Finding true lilies For starters, it can be confusing to find lilies if they only rely on the name lily . This is because there are so many plants that bear the word lily as part of their common name but they are not really lilies. Some of these plants are daylily and peace lily which do not belong to the genus lilium. Enchantment, Corsica, Crete, and Dawn Star are species of Asiatic lilies. Black Beauty, Journey s End, Stargazer and Casa Blanca are Oriental lilies. These varieties area easy to grow and care for. Location Where exactly in your garden will you be planting your lilies? When planting lily bulbs, you must look for a place with good drainage. Make sure that these recycled items have been cleaned thoroughly and have been sterilized well to avoid any contamination. The type of soil to be used. This is very important if you want to keep your indoor lilies alive since the soil will serve as the lifeline of the plant. It is a must that you know the most suitable soil that you can use so your potted lilies can get all the nutrients it need. They are soaked and cooked with mushrooms. In China, baihe gan or the L. brownie bulbs are considered to be a health and luxury food. They are used to make soups thicker and are used in stir fried food. The Chinese also used dried lily bulbs as a medicine. In their tradition, it could cure sore throats, build the lungs stronger, help address heart problems and improve kidney functions. Since lilies are ornamental plants, you can place these in containers for easy maintenance. In choosing which variety to grow, make sure that you buy one of each first and try it out. If the type bloom and grow in your space well, that s the time that you can buy additional potted lilies. To ensure that the lilies will grow well, consider the amount of sunlight it needs. Actually, the best assortment of varieties of the hardy lilies is available in the spring. Also, the bulbs of these hardy lilies are very easy to plant and cultivate. Planting a wide variety of them will enhance your perennials and shrubs. Or, maybe you can start a new landscape garden. Bloom time extension One exciting way to extend the bloom time of your flowers is to plant a group of Asiatic lilies with a group of Oriental lilies.