(48-84 in tall x 12-18 in wide) Native Turk’s Cap Lily stands tall with erect stems bearing green lance-shaped foliage. Its downward-facing blossoms curve back towards the sun, revealing speckled petals. With abundant 2-4-inch blossoms, and at a height of 4-7 feet tall, Turk’s Cap is a delight in the mid-summer garden. It will naturalize when happy to form colonies of dancing flowers. This native plant is known for attracting Swallowtail butterflies, including the Spicebush, Pipevine, and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies, as well as Great Spangled Fritillaries. Plant in compost-enriched, moist soil with good drainage, where it won’t dry out, in a full sun to part shade location. Plant bulbs in groups of three for best effect. A compost mulch will help keep roots cool. Long lasting and elegant as cut flowers; remove the stamens to avoid staining and take no more than 1/3 of the stem to protect the plant. Common names include Turban Lily, Swamp Lily, and American Tiger Lily.
More InformationSKU | AM018641 |
Item Package Size | Bag of 2 |
Common Name | Turk's Cap Lily |
Botanical Name | Lilium superbum |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Orange |
Flower Size | 2-4" Flowers |
Mature Height | 48-84" tall (4-7 feet) |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid summer |
Planting Depth | Plant 6" deep. |
Ships As | Bare Root |
Foliage | Green lance-shaped foliage. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Native, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Additional Information | Up to 40 flowers per establish plant in optimal growing conditions. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. Toxic to cats. |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |