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Turk’s cap lily

Lilium superbum


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Family

Liliaceae

Description

This spectacular lily, features striking, downward-facing, orange to reddish-orange flowers with recurved petals and dark spots, blooming in mid to late summer. The plant can reach heights of 4-8 feet and prefers moist, well-drained soils in partially shaded to sunny locations. The whorled leaves are lance-shaped, and the showy flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

 

Bloom Time

July

Range / Habitat

native to Eastern North America, ranging from the Southeastern United States to the Northeastern United States and parts of Canada. It typically inhabits moist, rich woodlands, meadows, and open woods.

Type

forb

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