It has been used widely in breeding and many of the more spectacular modern cultivars are derived in part from this species.

Bulbs should be planted in a hole three times their size in both depth and width in a well-drained area.

Its life span (around 3 or 4 years) is significantly less than that of its descendants, so reproducing this plant is important for gardeners.

[10] The bulb is still used as food,[11] but while wild foraged L. auratum was formerly a major source entering the market, this has largely been displaced by farm-grown kooni-yuri or Lilium leichtlinii.

[8] Any part of the Lilium species may exhibit toxicity to cats,[13][14] but it is not noted among "lilies" of particular concern for felines according to a Japanese veterinary source.