Native Plant Trust

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