New England Wild Flower Society

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Lilium superbum

Turk's cap lily

Turk's cap lily is a great choice for moist areas in the garden. Its flowers are closer to true orange than its dry-loving cousin the wood lily. Like our other native lilies this plant can be attacked by the exotic lily leaf beetle.

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Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 18-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen


North American Distribution


Turk's cap lily - Lilium superbum from Native Plant Trust
Turk's cap lily - Lilium superbum from Native Plant Trust
Turk's cap lily - Lilium superbum from Native Plant Trust
Turk's cap lily - Lilium superbum from Native Plant Trust