Lilium superbum

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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Other: These make an underground root the first year, shoots appearing above ground in year two. Never discard the seed tray until the seedlings appear.|may require alternating warm,cold and warm conditions after sowing, keep moist.

Native to: Eastern United States, Throughout Eastern United States, United States (Eastern States), USA: Eastern United States

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Swamp Lily, Turk's Cap Lily, Turk's-cap Lily

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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Eastern United States, Throughout Eastern United States, United States (Eastern States), USA: Eastern United States

Native

Introduced

Lilium superbum, commonly known as Turk's Cap Lily or Swamp Lily, an exquisite addition to your garden that combines natural beauty with ecological value. Native to the eastern and central United States, this herbaceous perennial thrives in humus-rich, moist to wet soils and can adapt to average garden soil that remains consistently moist. Standing tall at 4 to 7 feet, it's the tallest of the native American lilies, showcasing captivating orange-red, nodding flowers with maroon spots. The distinctive recurved tepals form the iconic "Turk's cap," attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a pollinator's paradise.

Perfect for mass plantings around ponds, rain gardens, naturalized areas, or pollinator gardens, this lily shines from July onward. Its low maintenance nature means once established, it requires little care and will flourish without staking, although it may need protection from deer. Enjoy the grandeur and environmental benefits as Lilium superbum becomes a graceful centerpiece in your garden's landscape.