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Turkcap Lily

Lilium Martagon

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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 3–8
Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — The Turk's Cap Lily, Lilium martagon, is a striking perennial that thrives in partial shade

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

Family
Liliaceae

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Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — The Turk's Cap Lily, Lilium martagon, is a striking perennial that thrives in partial shade; prefers well-drained, image 101
Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — pink and red and white flowers in the garden; with a spread of about 1 foot, image 98
Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — A spacing of 8 to 12 inches between bulbs facilitates optimal growth; consideration should be given to its location, image 96
Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — blending seamlessly into a diverse plant palette; the Turk's Cap Lily, Lilium martagon, is a striking perennial, image 97
Turkcap Lily (Lilium Martagon) — bulb for full or half; blending seamlessly into a diverse plant palette, image 100

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