I'm interested in expanding my Lily bubble, and want to try some American Hybrids. I think many look striking and would be a good fit with all my ferns and spruce trees.
I haven't been able to find bulbs for sale commercially. I'm starting to wonder if they are available only in seed. Thanks in advance to anyone who could provide a little insight about finding American Hybrid div 4 bulbs, or any info they care to share about growing them.
I have fallen in love with growing Martagon Lilies, now I'm looking for something similar but bigger. I like those interesting spotted blooms.
Cheers
AKLily

@AKLily... that no-one has replied speedily to your question implies there's no easy answer. Most Western American hybrids (WAHs) are available only from seed. You may be able to find the species L. pardalinum and L. canadense available from some bulb suppliers, and the hybrid "Fusion" is quite readily available, but is recommended only for USDA Zones 6-9, with lows down to -10 F. It may depend on where you are in Alaska. If you are in a cold part, then you may face the challenge of purchased bulbs that were grown in a warmer climate not settling into your colder area. For this reason, planting your own seeds may result in bulbs that are better acclimated to where you live. (There is a well-known grower of lilies who lives in Hay River, CA, in Zone 1 who gets incredible results from a wide range of lilies, all grown from seed, so it is not an impossible task; just one that may take a little time.) Seeds are usually available via the seed exchange run by the North American Lily Society (NALS) in the spring. Hope this helps...

I wish I could have provided some answers here. They are gorgeous lilies. Western American hybrids however I have had no luck with in my zone, having tried a number of different times. As Steve mentioned, it can be done with patience, time and knowledge. I have just chosen to focus elsewhere and admire from afar.

Thanks for the answers folks. I figured they were hard to come by, but ya just don't know til ya ask. I actually planted some Fusion bulbs last fall. I'm still waiting on the first blooms. Fall planted bulbs often are quite late for me during their very first summer. They seem happy so far, and both bulbs shot us 3 stems first year.
Cheers
Os