Canada Lily
Lilium canadense
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Genus:
- Lilium
- Species:
- Lilium canadense
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Red, Orange, Yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Host Plant for Caterpillars
spotted beet webworm moth (Hymenia perspectalis), yellow borer moth (Papaipema cerina)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers organic matter-rich soils in shaded areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are warm and cold stratified
Establishment: L. canadense is found within temperate deciduous forests of North America.
Source: npn.rngr.net