Yup, yup, yup - real dumb move there. I used to do the same thing with lilies all the time. Finally I made myself promise on at least three stacks of Bibles 1) I would not cut back all the stems in the fall so I could see where they were the next spring. 2) I would not dig anywhere near the stems come spring until the lilies were at least several inches tall.

Sorry it happened to you.

Kevin

I also learned the same lesson some time ago, mark the spot, stay away from them until they are up several inches, think I'm safe, no way, every year I seem to back up without thinking and snap!, there goes another one #!@%!#.

A......

I can't tell you how many times I have done that. You would think I would learn the first time I did that. I hope your post reminds others to be careful when moving lilies.

Carrie

Been there, done that! Now I leave 3 inches of stem when I cut them back, so I don't forget where they are and plant up that nice empty space.

yeah... it's a lily thing. and can be a daffodil/tulip thing. :o)

I leave the stems on mine, but they always die and fall away at ground level anyway.