The quick answer is probably not.
Jay Hutchinsis the general manager of Brent and Beckys Bulbs.
What Are True Lilies?
Credit:Grant Webster
A true lily is in the genusLiliumand grows from large, scaly bulbs.
True lilies produce one stem and have narrow, strappy leaves.
Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.
The North American Lily Society categorizes true lilies into nine divisions or groups.
Zone 3 includes freezing climates with low temperatures ranging from -40F to -30F.
Zone 9 has warmer weather but includes low temperatures from 20F to 30F.
Do Lilies Need to Be Lifted in the Fall?
True lilies dont need to be lifted in the fall and can stay in the ground.
Lily bulbs can withstand cold to freezing temperatures.
As long as their basic needs are met, true lilies dont need to be pulled from the ground.
For starters, lifting bulbs takes time, energy, and physical labor.
If anything in your garden meets the winter hardiness zones low temperature, leave it be.
Lilies have fragile roots, which is another reason to leave them cozy in the soil.
Their delicate root system and fragile scales can be damaged if not handled carefully, says Hutchins.
If you gotta lift a lilium bulb, do it carefully to avoid harming the roots.
Store the bulbs between 2-3 inches of peat moss, vermiculite, or sawdust, says Hutchins.
Put them in a dry, ventilated area with good airflow to avoid moldy or soft bulbs.
