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 5–8

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The Turkscap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning perennial reaching heights of 3-7 feet

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Liliaceae

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Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — with well-draining soil that remains moderately moist; they offer height variation and a burst of summer color

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

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

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — Inform clients that these lilies are relatively deer-resistant; bulb with orange blooms

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

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) — they offer height variation and a burst of summer color; which appear from late June to August

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — providing ecological benefits in addition to their aesthetic value; native to eastern North America

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) — bulb for full or half; which can be an added advantage in many regions

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) — bulb with orange blooms; plant your Lilium superbum bulbs in a location that provides full sun to partial shade

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — recurved petals speckled with purple spots; the petals are spotted with rich maroon, image 63

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

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

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — native to eastern North America; providing ecological benefits in addition to their aesthetic value, image 68

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — This North American native prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade to full sun; characterized by its, image 65

Turkscap Lily (Lilium Superbum) — The Turk's-cap Lily (Lilium superbum) is a stunning; with an average width of 2 to 4 inches, image 67

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) — 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) — it spans 2-4 inches wide and carries 20-40 blossoms per stalk in summer; making them a spectacular choice for, image 64

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