9 Types Of Garden Lilies To Grow In Your Garden

True lilies are perennial plants that grow from bulbs that have a characteristic scale structure and notably large flowers. More than 80 species are in the genus, but most of the plants grown in gardens are hybrid crosses of various native species—or cultivars that have been selectively developed from those hybrids. The North American Lily Society recognizes nine horticultural divisions of garden lilies. Although not all are common in the nursery trade, the following nine types of lilies are sure to contain your new favorite. Stephen J. Krasemann / Getty Images

Native Area: Nursery hybrids; parent species are native to eastern and central AsiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8Height: 1–5 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

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Native Area: Nursery hybrids; parent species are native to Asia, EuropeUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9Height: 3–6 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Nursery hybrids; parent species are native to Balkans, Middle EastUSDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9Height: 4–6 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Nursery hybrids; parent species are native to North AmericaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9Height: 5–7 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade but they do best in dappled shade

Native Area: Southern islands of Japan, TaiwanUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8Height: 2–3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Nursery hybridsUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8Height: 3–6 feet; occasionally 8 feetSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Nursery hybrids; parent species are native to eastern AsiaUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9Height: 3–5 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Native Area: Nursery hybridsUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9Height: 3–6 feet (depends on variety)Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun

Native Area: Varies by speciesUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (varies by species)Height: Varies by speciesSun Exposure: Full sun to full shade (varies by species)