{"product_id":"lily-looks-tiny-bee-asiatic-lily","title":"Lily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVivid Mid-Summer Color for Twin Cities Sunny Borders\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily (\u003cem\u003eLilium 'Lily Looks Tiny Bee'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a asiatic lily hand-selected for the Twin Cities climate. Showy upward-facing trumpet flowers in June and July. Whether you're planting a shaded border in Burnsville, layering a foundation bed in St. Paul, or anchoring a perennial bed in Eden Prairie — Lily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily performs reliably in zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLilium 'Lily Looks Tiny Bee'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsiatic Lily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast — full bloom 2nd year from bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage. Provide consistent moisture during active growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained, organic soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright stems with narrow whorled leaves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F. Excellent winter hardiness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot deer-resistant — deer love lilies. Protect young plants in high-pressure areas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShowy upward-facing trumpet flowers in June and July.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsiatic lilies are deer candy — fence or repellent required in suburbs with deer pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMid-summer perennial borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright early-summer color in Twin Cities sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCutting gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-lasting, dramatic cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Lily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the second-best window\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plant gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Lily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container. Heavy clay benefits from even wider digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water — if it doesn't drain in 30 minutes, mound-plant or break through any clay hardpan to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with native soil + 20–30% compost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota clay-loam benefits from organic amendment but don't create a \"container\" of pure compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to the mature width above and space accordingly. Closer for mass plantings, wider for individual specimen plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk or crown. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Lily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes per plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro) to avoid pushing late-season growth that gets killed by winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Asiatic Lily survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — exceptionally hardy, to zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Asiatic Lilies deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Deer will browse them aggressively. In high-pressure deer areas (Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie), use repellent or fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog\u003c\/a\u003e — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deer-resistant\"\u003eDeer-Resistant Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — for high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pollinator-garden\"\u003ePollinator Garden Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — supports the Lawns to Legumes program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Lily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsiatic lilies look best planted in tight clusters — space them about 12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBed run\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants needed (12 in. apart)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor real impact, plant in groups of 5–7 so the upward-facing trumpets read as a bold patch of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright stems with narrow whorled leaves push up from the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy, upward-facing trumpet flowers open in June and July — striking in the border and the vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage yellows and dies back; leave stems until they brown, then cut down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bulb goes fully dormant and is exceptionally hardy, to about -40°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kismet-red-coneflower\"\u003eKismet Red Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — a sun-loving coneflower that carries color after the lilies finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moonshine-yarrow\"\u003eMoonshine Yarrow\u003c\/a\u003e — flat gold heads and ferny foliage for a sunny border partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-fortune-hyssop\"\u003eBlue Fortune Hyssop\u003c\/a\u003e — cool blue spikes that contrast the warm lily trumpets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-bluestem\"\u003eLittle Bluestem\u003c\/a\u003e — a native grass for airy texture between the upright stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Lily Looks Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs in full sun to part shade with rich, well-drained soil and is exceptionally winter-hardy. The honest caveat: Asiatic lilies are deer candy — not a fit for an unfenced yard under deer pressure (Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie) unless you commit to repellent or fencing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54219869978929,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Lily_Looks_Tiny_Bee_Asiatic_Lily_1.jpg?v=1778991900","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/lily-looks-tiny-bee-asiatic-lily","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}