New England Wild Flower Society

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Lilium canadense

Canada lily

Canada lily is a striking native flower that has been exported abroad for its ornamental value. Whorled leaves grow along the stem, giving way to branches each bearing nodding yellow to red flowers flecked with crimson. Though native to most meadows and woodland edges in New England, this beauty is susceptible to deer browsing.

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Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen


North American Distribution


Canada lily - Lilium canadense from Native Plant Trust
Canada lily - Lilium canadense from Native Plant Trust
Canada lily - Lilium canadense from Native Plant Trust
Canada lily - Lilium canadense from Native Plant Trust