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Lilium philadelphicum with upright orange blooms

Species

Lilium philadelphicum

Wood lily

A prairie and woodland-edge lily with upright, cup-shaped orange blooms.

Section PseudoliriumEarly summer

Quick facts

Native range
North America
Height
30 to 90 cm
Bloom time
Early summer
Flower form
Upright cup or bowl
Color
Orange to red-orange with spots
Fragrance
Light
Leaf arrangement
Whorled or scattered leaves

Growing notes

LightFull sun to part shade

SoilWell-drained, sandy or loamy

MoistureModerate; avoid winter wet

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Propagation

  • Offsets
  • Seed

Field notes

  • Often found in open woodlands and prairie edges.
  • Prefers minimal disturbance once established.

Identification cues

  • Upright, starry blooms rather than nodding.
  • Shorter stature with sparse foliage.

Pests and safety

Common pests

  • Lily leaf beetle
  • Rodent damage

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

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