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Turkscap Lily

Lilium Superbum

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Overview

The Turkscap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning perennial reaching heights of 3-7 feet. Characterized by its vibrant orange, recurved petals speckled with purple spots, it spans 2-4 inches wide and carries 20-40 blossoms per stalk in summer. This North American native prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade to full sun. It's ideal for adding vertical interest in borders or as a naturalizing woodland garden specimen. Hardy in zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 5–8Type Bulb

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — that adds a dramatic and colorful presence to any landscape design; bulb for full or half

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — Characterized by its vibrant orange; depending on growing conditions, image 62

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — orange flowers in the garden

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — making them a spectacular choice for borders; this lily prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH soils

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — Each flower consists of 6 vivid orange petals that are recurved, resembling a Turk's turban, hence the name

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — that adds a dramatic and colorful presence to any landscape design; bulb for full or half, image 69

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The Turk's-cap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning; with an average width of 2 to 4 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type: Bulb
Family: Liliaceae

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Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — that adds a dramatic and colorful presence to any landscape design; bulb for full or half

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — Characterized by its vibrant orange; depending on growing conditions, image 62

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — orange flowers in the garden

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — making them a spectacular choice for borders; this lily prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH soils

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — Each flower consists of 6 vivid orange petals that are recurved, resembling a Turk's turban, hence the name

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — that adds a dramatic and colorful presence to any landscape design; bulb for full or half, image 69

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The Turk's-cap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning; with an average width of 2 to 4 inches

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — This species reaches lofty heights ranging from 3 to 9 feet

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The petals are spotted with rich maroon

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — It's ideal for adding vertical interest in borders or as a naturalizing woodland garden specimen; that adds a, image 66

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — Characterized by its vibrant orange

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — which can be an added advantage in many regions

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — it spans 2-4 inches wide and carries 20-40 blossoms per stalk in summer; making them a spectacular choice for borders

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — with an average width of 2 to 4 inches; adding to the visual intricacy of the bloom.<br><br>For the optimal growth

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — This lily prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH soils

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — recurved petals speckled with purple spots

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — This lily prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH soils; the Turkscap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning perennial reaching

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — which can be an added advantage in many regions; it's ideal for adding vertical interest in borders or as a naturalizing

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — lending a lush green backdrop against which the striking flowers can shine

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — with well-draining soil that remains moderately moist

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — Characterized by its vibrant orange; depending on growing conditions

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The Turkscap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning perennial reaching heights of 3-7 feet; it spans 2-4 inches, image 61

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The petals are spotted with rich maroon; recurved petals speckled with purple spots

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — <br><br>It boasts lance-shaped leaves that whorl around the sturdy stem; orange flowers in the garden

Photographs by 11 contributors

Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Motohiro Sunouchi, CC BY 4.0 · source
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James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
sonnia hill, CC BY 2.0 · source
xezna, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Swallowtail Garden Seeds from Santa Rosa, CC BY 2.0 · source
NasserHalaweh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Liliumoryza, CC BY 4.0 · source
Nakor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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