Lilium pensylvanicum

Lilium pensylvanicum

Native to:
China, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Lilium
Species:
Lilium pensylvanicum
USDA Symbol:
LIPE7

Growth Characteristics

Height:
90 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, hummingbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers cool, moist environments; avoid waterlogging

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds may exhibit hypogeal germination requiring a warm period followed by cold stratification for epigeal leaf emergence.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. If seed does not germinate within 3 months, try 4°C for 1-2 months, then 20°C again. * 4 months warm, then 4 months cold

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society