Orange Lilium lancifolium turks-cap bloom

Species

Lilium lancifolium

Tiger lily

A durable orange lily with speckled, turks-cap flowers and distinctive bulbils along the stem.

Section SinomartagonLate summer

Quick facts

Native range
China, Korea, Japan
Height
60 to 120 cm
Bloom time
Mid to late summer
Flower form
Turks-cap, nodding
Color
Orange with dark spots
Fragrance
Light
Leaf arrangement
Alternate leaves

Growing notes

LightFull sun to part shade

SoilAdaptable, well-drained

MoistureModerate moisture

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Propagation

  • Bulbils
  • Offsets
  • Scaling

Field notes

  • Produces bulbils in leaf axils for easy propagation.
  • Very tolerant of garden conditions.

Identification cues

  • Dark bulbils along the stem.
  • Orange turks-cap flowers with heavy spotting.

Pests and safety

Common pests

  • Lily leaf beetle
  • Botrytis

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

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