True lily markers
- Single stem with multiple buds on one stalk.
- Leaves arranged in whorls or along the stem.
- Six tepals, often with spotting or a midrib.
Plant Database
A living atlas of Martagons, species lilies, and hybrid lines.
Build confidence with verified profiles, bloom timing, and identification cues. Each entry blends field observations with botanical sources so the database stays practical, visual, and easy to navigate.
Total entries
19
Species and hybrid groups
Species focus
11 species
Wild lilies and native lines
Hybrid groups
8 groups
Cultivar families and crosses
Division map
8 divisions
Aligned to AHS codes
Directory
Search by division, bloom window, or light.
Use the filters below to compare species and hybrid groups. Profiles include provenance, form, fragrance, and cultural notes.
Filters
19 entries shown of 19 total.
American hybrids
Division IV
Hybrids of North American species with nodding, turks-cap flowers and strong garden presence.
Hybrid GroupAmerican hybridsLate summer
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Asiatic hybrids
Division I
Early-blooming hybrids with sturdy stems, bright colors, and little to no fragrance.
Hybrid GroupAsiatic hybridsEarly summer
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Candidum hybrids
Division III
European hybrids with white trumpets, early bloom, and a preference for alkaline soils.
Hybrid GroupCandidum hybridsLate spring
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Interdivisional hybrids
Division VIII
Modern crosses such as LA, OT, and LO lilies that blend vigor, fragrance, and form.
Hybrid GroupInterdivisional hybridsMid summer
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Lilium auratum
Gold-banded lily
A dramatic Japanese species with huge, fragrant white blooms marked by gold bands and crimson spots.
SpeciesSection ArchelirionLate summer
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Lilium canadense
Canada lily
A woodland-edge lily with nodding yellow to red flowers and softly recurved tepals.
SpeciesSection PseudoliriumEarly summer
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Lilium candidum
Madonna lily
A fragrant white trumpet lily that forms a basal rosette in winter and blooms early in summer.
SpeciesSection LiliumLate spring
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Lilium lancifolium
Tiger lily
A durable orange lily with speckled, turks-cap flowers and distinctive bulbils along the stem.
SpeciesSection SinomartagonLate summer
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Lilium longiflorum
Easter lily
A classic white trumpet lily grown for fragrance and cut flowers, often forced for spring holidays.
SpeciesSection LeucolirionEarly summer
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Lilium martagon
Martagon lily
A long-lived woodland lily with whorled leaves and turks-cap blooms that thrive in cool, dappled shade.
SpeciesSection MartagonEarly summer
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Lilium michiganense
Michigan lily
A wet-meadow lily with orange turks-cap blooms and tall, resilient stems.
SpeciesSection PseudoliriumMid summer
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Lilium philadelphicum
Wood lily
A prairie and woodland-edge lily with upright, cup-shaped orange blooms.
SpeciesSection PseudoliriumEarly summer
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Lilium regale
Regal lily
A vigorous trumpet lily from western China with fragrant, white flowers and purple-blushed backs.
SpeciesSection LeucolirionMid summer
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Lilium superbum
Turks-cap lily
A towering native lily with dozens of nodding, orange-red turks-cap flowers.
SpeciesSection PseudoliriumLate summer
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Lilium tsingtauense
Tsingtau lily
An early-blooming East Asian lily with bright orange, upward-facing flowers.
SpeciesSection MartagonEarly summer
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Longiflorum hybrids
Division V
Elegant white trumpets bred from L. longiflorum for fragrance and cutting.
Hybrid GroupLongiflorum hybridsMid summer
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Martagon hybrids
Division II
Shade-friendly hybrids based on Martagon species with nodding, turks-cap flowers.
Hybrid GroupMartagon hybridsEarly summer
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Oriental hybrids
Division VII
Large, fragrant lilies bred from Japanese species with bold color and huge blooms.
Hybrid GroupOriental hybridsLate summer
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Trumpet and Aurelian hybrids
Division VI
Tall, fragrant hybrids with trumpet or bowl-shaped flowers and strong evening scent.
Hybrid GroupTrumpet and Aurelian hybridsLate summer
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Identification guide
Confirm true lilies before you label.
Lilies can resemble daylilies or other bulb flowers. Use these cues to confirm you are working with the Lilium genus.
Martagon cues
- Turks-cap blooms with strongly recurved petals.
- Whorled leaf tiers spaced up the stem.
- Shade tolerance and early summer bloom.
Safety note
- True lilies (Lilium) are highly toxic to cats.
- Keep pollen and foliage away from pets.
- Handle and dispose of cut flowers with care.
Martagon care
Slow growth, deep roots, and cool shade.
Martagons settle slowly but reward patience. These notes combine field experience with published guidance for Lilium martagon.
Planting plan
- Plant in fall, 10 to 15 cm deep in cool soil.
- Choose dappled shade with morning light.
- Use humus-rich soil and add gentle lime.
- Keep roots cool with leaf mold or light mulch.
Seasonal rhythm
- Water steadily during stem growth and bloom.
- Allow soil to ease drier after seed set.
- Avoid moving bulbs once planted.
- Expect 3 to 5 years to full flowering from seed.
Pest watch
Lily leaf beetle response plan.
The bright red lily leaf beetle can defoliate lilies quickly. Scout in spring and act early for best control.
Adult signs
Look for bright red beetles on stems and buds in early spring.
Larvae signs
Dark, slug-like larvae hide under a coat of frass on leaf undersides.
Response
Handpick, remove larvae, and dispose in soapy water. Repeat weekly.
Citations
Profiles cite Wikipedia species summaries, Plants for a Future cultivation notes, and UW Extension pest guidance. See the Resources page for the full list.
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