True lilies & tulips — Liliaceae

Most true lilies & tulips are not pet-safe. Of the 81 true lilies & tulips in the Growli library, 81 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.

Most true lilies & tulips want plenty of direct sun — 52 of the 81 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.

Some true lilies & tulips suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.

The Liliaceae family — the true lilies & tulips — groups 81 species across 5 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Tulipa, Lilium, Erythronium. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.