Tiger Lily Tattoos

One of the most popular Lily Tattoos is the vibrant Tiger Lily Tattoo.  This flower is also referred to as orange lily.  The tiger lily received its name Tiger from the black spots that appear on its petals.  It's interesting that the essence made from this plant is said to help calm individuals and is used in holistic healing.  There are two varieties of Tiger Lily Tattoo one being oriental variety and the other is the common wild flower variety.

A superstition exists that smelling a Tiger Lily will give you freckles.  There is much meaning attached to the various types and colors of the lily.  The Tiger Lily Tattoo is associated with wealth and pride as well as prosperity.  In addition this lily is also called a Day Lily which is said to help you forget your troubles and is referenced as an emblem of the mother.  Other interpretations of this tattoo are a challenge or dare to love.

Lily tattoos, usually white ones, are sometimes displayed in memorial tattoos because of their association with that of a newly departed soul.  The vibrant color combination of a Tiger Lily Tattoo with greenery or on a vine is a  eye catching tattoo.