I planted in a pot, on my patio, in January 2025. I live in zone 9B in FL. To prevent squirrels from digging up my bulbs, I covered all of my pots with reinforced chicken wire before they had decent sprout height. My oriental lilly is growing and has the beginning of a flower bud on the stalk. Looking forward to when it blooms.
The one Lilly I haven't shared. Gorgeous cut flowers. Amazing fragrance!