Turkcap Lily
Lilium Martagon
Overview
The Turk's Cap Lily, Lilium martagon, is a striking perennial that thrives in partial shade. Its unique, recurved petals in pink-purple hues, speckled with dark spots, resemble a Turkish cap. The plant reaches 4 to 6 feet tall and blooms in early to mid-summer, attracting pollinators. Prefers well-drained soil with a pH around 6.5. Space bulbs 8 to 12 inches apart for optimal growth and visual impact.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 3–8Type Bulb
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–6 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–3 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Bulb
- Family
- Liliaceae
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