Lilium superbum Lilium superbum L. (Turk’s-cap Lily)

Tall, stunning lily, works well as a hedge, or a specimen planting. Easy to grow, our most attractive native lily.

Large orange flowers hang from this handsome plant, spreads by rhizomes and when happy will spread well; prefers moist well-drained soils and fuil sun

In early summer you will be rewarded with a bouquet of flowers, it has been recorded a single plant has produced up to 40 flowers.

Blooms measure 5-8” across, while plants reach 4-6’ in height, under ideal conditions up to  8’

Its native range is along sunny stream banks, wetland meadows, and forest edges.

Bulbs are edible when cooked, and reminiscent of turnips. Used in soup by indigenous people.