How to Get Ember Lily Seeds in Grow a Garden? (July 2025)
Ever since the Friendship Update dropped in June 2025, I've been obsessed with getting my hands on the elusive Ember Lily in Grow a Garden. After spending countless hours (and millions of Sheckles), I finally mastered the art of obtaining and profiting from this ultra-rare prismatic seed. Let me share everything I've learned so you don't have to make the same costly mistakes I did.
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What is the Ember Lily in Grow a Garden?
The Ember Lily is hands down one of the most gorgeous plants I've ever grown in this game. Picture this: fiery orange and red petals that literally look like glowing embers, sitting atop a sturdy green stem. It's not just pretty though – this bad boy belongs to the Prismatic rarity tier, which is the highest seed rarity in the entire game.
What makes it even more special? It's a multi-harvest crop, meaning once you plant it, you can keep harvesting flowers from the same plant indefinitely. No replanting needed! Currently, only two plants hold this prestigious Prismatic status: the Ember Lily and the legendary Beanstalk.
How Much Does Ember Lily Cost?
Let me break down the numbers that made my wallet cry:
Sheckle Price
The Ember Lily seed will set you back a whopping 15,000,000 Sheckles. Yes, you read that right – fifteen million! That's enough to buy literally hundreds of common seeds. I remember staring at that price tag thinking it was a typo at first.
Robux Price
If you're impatient like I sometimes am, you can bypass the wait and grab it for 779 Robux. That's roughly $10 USD, making it one of the priciest premium seeds in the game.
Shop Availability Chance
Here's where it gets tricky. The Ember Lily only has a 0.02-0.03% chance to appear in Sam's Seed Shop. To put that in perspective, the shop refreshes every 5 minutes, and statistically, you might see it once or twice per day if you're lucky. I've gone entire weeks without spotting one!
5 Ways to Get Ember Lily Seeds in Grow a Garden
Through my experience, I've discovered multiple methods to snag this rare seed. Here's my complete breakdown:
1. Buying from Sam's Seed Shop
This is the most straightforward method, though it requires patience and deep pockets:
- Click the Seeds button at the top of your screen
- Check the shop inventory (refreshes every 5 minutes)
- Have 15M Sheckles ready – the seed won't wait for you to sell crops
- Buy immediately when you spot it – hesitation means missing out
Pro tip: I set a timer on my phone to check the shop every 5 minutes during peak playing hours. It's tedious, but it works!
2. Lucky Harvest Method
Sometimes RNG blesses us! When harvesting any crop, there's a tiny chance to receive an Ember Lily seed as a bonus. The odds are microscopic, but I've gotten one this way after harvesting thousands of plants.
3. Using Red Fox Pet
The Red Fox pet has a special ability – it can steal (duplicate) seeds from other players' gardens! Here's how I use mine:
- Find a server where someone already has Ember Lily growing
- Deploy your Red Fox near their garden
- Wait patiently – the fox attempts to steal every 8 minutes
- Success rate is low, but it's free!
4. Dog and Golden Lab Digging
Both the regular Dog and Golden Lab pets can dig up random seeds:
- Dog: 5% chance to dig up a seed every 60 seconds
- Golden Lab: 10% chance (double the odds!)
- The seed pool includes all shop seeds, including Ember Lily
I've had better luck with the Golden Lab, but both pets have surprised me with prismatic seeds before.
5. Snail Method
This is my personal favorite alternative method! The Snail pet gives harvested plants a 5% chance to drop their seed. If you find someone with a mature Ember Lily and they let you harvest it with your Snail active, you might score a seed!
Is Ember Lily Worth the Investment?
I get asked this question constantly, so let me break it down with real numbers:
Profit Calculation
- Initial Investment: 15,000,000 Sheckles
- Base Flower Value: 50,000 Sheckles
- Flowers Needed to Break Even: 300 harvests
Sounds terrible, right? But here's what changes everything:
- Golden Mutation Value: 1,000,000+ Sheckles
- Large Size Multiplier: 2-5x base value
- Special Mutations: Can push value even higher
With good mutations and size bonuses, I regularly sell Ember Lily flowers for 200,000-500,000 Sheckles each. My record? A massive golden Ember Lily that sold for 2.3 million Sheckles!
Comparison with Other High-Value Crops
Here's a table I made comparing the top money-makers:
| Crop | Rarity | Cost | Base Value | Multi-Harvest | Potential ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember Lily | Prismatic | 15M | 50K | Yes | Very High |
| Beanstalk | Prismatic | Variable | 40K | Yes | High |
| Candy Blossom | Legendary | 1M | 10K | No | Medium |
| Moon Mango | Legendary | 20M | 60K | No | Medium |
| Sugar Apple | Legendary | 25M | 75K | No | Low |
Maximizing Ember Lily Profits
After growing dozens of these beauties, I've perfected my profit strategy:
Best Mutations to Target
- Golden Mutation – The holy grail! Instantly makes any flower worth 1M+
- Rainbow Mutation – Adds significant value and looks amazing
- Giant Mutation – Size matters for pricing
- Sparkle Effects – Any glowing mutations boost value
Growing Tips
- Use Growth Gears constantly – bigger plants = bigger profits
- Plant during special weather for mutation chances
- Keep pets active that boost growth or mutations
- Never harvest without checking size – let them grow massive first!
When to Harvest and Sell
I follow these rules religiously:
- Wait for at least one mutation before harvesting
- Check market prices – sometimes holding pays off
- Sell during events when demand spikes
- Trade for other rare items if the offer is exceptional
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from my expensive errors:
- Don't buy without 15M saved – the seed might disappear while you're selling crops
- Never harvest too early – patience literally pays
- Don't ignore pet abilities – they're free profit multipliers
- Avoid selling to NPCs – player trades often yield better returns
- Don't plant without growth gear – you're leaving money on the table
FAQs About Ember Lily
Is Ember Lily a Multi-Harvest Crop?
Yes! The Ember Lily is indeed a multi-harvest crop. Once planted, it continuously produces flowers that you can harvest repeatedly without needing to replant. This makes it significantly more valuable than single-harvest crops, as you only need to invest in the seed once.
What's the Actual Shop Chance for Ember Lily?
The Ember Lily has an incredibly low 0.02-0.03% chance to appear in Sam's Seed Shop. This translates to roughly 1 in 3,333 to 1 in 5,000 shop refreshes. Since the shop refreshes every 5 minutes, you might see it once or twice per day if you're actively checking.
Can Red Fox Really Steal Ember Lily Seeds?
While the Red Fox pet technically can steal seeds from other players' gardens, there's currently a known bug preventing it from stealing Ember Lily seeds consistently. I recommend using the Raccoon pet instead, which seems to work more reliably for prismatic seeds.
What's the Best Mutation for Maximum Profit?
The Golden Mutation is hands down the most profitable, instantly boosting any Ember Lily flower's value to over 1 million Sheckles. After that, Rainbow and Giant mutations are your next best bets for maximizing returns.
How Does Ember Lily Compare to Beanstalk?
Both are Prismatic seeds, but here's the key differences:
- Ember Lily: 15M Sheckles, 50K base value, 0.03% shop chance
- Beanstalk: Variable price, 40K base value, similar rarity
- Both are multi-harvest, but Ember Lily has a slightly higher base value
Can I Get Ember Lily from Super Seeds?
Yes, but the chances are extremely low. Super Seeds can potentially drop any seed from the shop, including Prismatic ones, but I've opened hundreds without getting an Ember Lily. Don't rely on this method!
What Weather Gives the Best Mutations?
Plant during the Night Event weather for a chance at the exclusive Dawnbound mutation. Rainy weather also increases general mutation chances. I've had my best luck combining weather effects with mutation-boosting pets.
Is 15 Million Sheckles Worth It?
For new players? Probably not. For experienced gardeners with spare cash? Absolutely! It's more of a long-term investment and status symbol. You'll need around 300 base harvests to break even, but with good mutations, you can recoup your investment much faster.
There you have it – my complete guide to mastering the Ember Lily in Grow a Garden! I've spent countless hours perfecting these strategies, and now they're yours to use. Remember, patience is key with this ultra-rare seed. Whether you're camping the shop or trying alternative methods, stick with it and you'll eventually add this fiery beauty to your garden.
Ready to start your Ember Lily journey? Join the official Grow a Garden Discord for stock alerts and trading opportunities. And if you found this guide helpful, check out my other Grow a Garden guides for more tips on dominating the leaderboards!
Happy growing, gardeners! May your Ember Lilies bloom golden and your profits soar! 🌺✨