QuestionsHow to growFlowersBulbsdivide lilies 0 Vote Up Vote Down Alan Stenson asked 15 years ago can lilies which are in the open ground be divided now in February? if not when should this be done? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Clumps of lily bulbs can be lifted and divided in spring. They might be showing signs of growth but they will recover well.