White-Yellow-Pink Oriental Lily

Tricolor is an Oriental lily with white petals, yellow-green bands through the center, and pink-purple edges. Its fragrant flowers face slightly upward and typically appear in summer, with several blooms carried on a sturdy stem.\n\n## Garden Use\nUse Tricolor in a sunny border, a container, or a cutting garden where its contrasting flower colors are easy to appreciate. Growing Colors lists this exact selection at 43–48 inches tall and describes the flowers as slightly upward-facing, fragrant, and suitable for cutting. Gertens publishes a similar 37–48-inch height range and a 16–18-inch spread, so the plant’s mature size can vary among production and garden conditions.\n\n## Growing Conditions\nPlant the bulb in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. North Carolina Extension explains that Oriental hybrids need good drainage and can be used in borders, grouped plantings, and cutting gardens. Avoid sites that remain waterlogged, since lily bulbs are vulnerable to rot. See the [Tricolor profile from Growing Colors](https://www.growingcolors.com/plant/Lilium---Oriental-Lily-Tricolor), the [Gertens Tricolor listing](https://www.gertens.com/lilium-oriental-lily-tricolor), and [NC State’s Oriental lily guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lilium-oriental-hybrids/common-name/oriental-lily/).\n\n## Maintenance\nKeep the soil evenly moist while the plant is growing, then reduce watering as the foliage dies back. Remove faded flowers but retain healthy leaves until they yellow naturally so the bulb can recharge. Protect emerging growth from browsing animals; lilies can be toxic to cats if eaten.