Summary
In the sultry heat of summer, Turk’s cap lily (Lilium superbum) is a magnificent flowering bulb for the shady garden. In late July, upright clusters of reflexed, bell-shaped, orange to red spotted flowers form a stunning candelabra-like arrangement atop 7-10’ tall plants. Turk’s cap lily thrives in acidic, well-drained, loamy soils rich in organic matter. When flowering, this lily is highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, frequent visitors in search of the nectar it provides. Turk’s cap lily makes a fine companion with flame azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum), Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica), Carolina silverbell (Halesia tetraptera), galax (Galax urceolata), Appalachian false goat’s-beard (Astilbe biternata), wild hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), red trillium (Trillium erectum), and garden phlox (Phlox paniculata). Zones 5-8.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial-bulb - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade-to-full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average-to-wet - Flowering Period
mid-summer - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
orange-salmon - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green, yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
brown, tan
Additional Information
Flora of North America, Illinois Wildflowers, USDA Plants Database