Turk's Cap Lily

Generally considered by far the most spectacular of the native lilies, this species produces a number of quite large (up to 6 inch across) incredibly showy nodding flowers of bright orange and yellow (July-September). As the flowers age, their petals curl backwards away from the stamens to form a rounded shape which likely is the reason for this plant's common name. Leaves grow in showy whorls around the sturdy, upright stem. Tolerates sandy soil, but prefers loamy, slightly acidic conditions with well-drained and consistently moist soil (it also tends to prefer somewhat cool soil, which is one of the reasons it tends to do well in woodlands). Looks especially spectacular when grown in masses, and may form remarkably large colonies in the wild, but may require some protection; the bulbs are vulnerable to voles, and deer will gladly browse on these plants. The flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies, and these plants are rare throughout much of their native range! Note: although browsed on perfectly well by many mammals, all parts of lily plants, including exposure to the pollen, can cause rapid kidney failure in cats.

4-7 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b
Perennial

Native Range: NH south to FL, west to LA, AR, and MO, north to IL. Rare in NH, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MI, LA, AR, MO, IN, IL, and KY.)

Turk's Cap Lily 3.5 inch pot $18.50

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