Canada Lily, Canadian Lily, Wild Yellow Lily, Species & Cultivars of Species Group
Lilium canadense (Canada Lily) is an erect perennial lily with a single tall green stem bearing prominent whorls of lance-shaped leaves. In early to midsummer, it is crowned with striking clusters of nodding bell-shaped flowers, 3-4 in. long (7-10 cm), in shades of yellow, orange or red. The ravishing blossoms are adorned with dark purple or red spots in their throats. Fertile flowers produce seed capsules, which contain numerous small flattened seeds. These are wind dispersed when the capsule opens. Amazingly decorative, Lilium canadense is quite prolific as mature bulbs can produce up to 20 blossoms per stem. This Lily variety is not fragrant. Lilium canadense comes back year after year and is an eye-catching addition to the garden.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Common names | Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Common names | Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Lilium canadense (Canada Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lilium canadense (Canada Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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