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