Handle the bulbs carefully, since they have roots which are somewhat fragile. Where to buy? There are numerous garden centers. But if you want something guaranteed then contact your local grower or nursery. Just make sure that you are dealing with reputable growers in the area. You could even look for a specialty grower, someone who specializes in lilies and lily bulbs. These differences make up for the overall allure of the flowers themselves. False lilies Many flowers that have the name lily attached to them aren't in the lily family (Liliaceae). Calla lilies and peace lilies are from a different family (Araceae). Others belong to the daffodil family (Amaryllidaceae). Potted lilies have been a popular option for people in cold places because these are easy to maintain and are very attractive when its flowers bloom. Ideally, lilies should be grown outdoors because it needs a great amount of sunlight. But, to those who want to grow lilies inside their house, they can still do by ensuring that there is enough light or sunlight, air and moisture to keep these alive. This means the lily can also be cultivated using tubers for planting materials. The plant body can grow from 4 to 6 feet in height. To get the right exposure to the sun, they need to have around 18 to 24 inches of space around them. Midsummer is their bloom time. They grow very well in relatively warm places with good moisture-retaining soil that drains well. If you need the type that is easiest to grow and doesn t need too much maintenance since they can grow with any type of soil that drains well, opt of for Asiatic lilies. But if you are very particular about size, fragrance and color, choose Oriental lilies because these have exotic and large as well as sweet perfume. Like the other summer plants (dahlias, peonies, gladioli), lilies can be planted in the spring which can then blossom that very summer. 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.