Species Turkscap lily
white-burgundy flowers, white filaments, brown anthers, green stems and leaves

Turkscap lily

Lilium superbum

The Turkscap lily (Lilium superbum) is a spectacular flower with striking petals that are strongly recurved. Its vibrant colors range from yellow to orange to deep red. Growing up to 2 feet tall, the species resembles a trumpet with its large flaring petals. The plant prefers damp soil and full sun, and is an excellent choice for standing water in garden beds, containers, and even moist meadows. It blooms from July to August and makes an amazing cut flower, lasting for several days in a vase. This beautiful perennial can bring life and vibrancy to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Offsets,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Orange, spotted maroon Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Turkscap lily (Lilium superbum) should be watered weekly or when the soil is dry to the touch. About 1-2 inches of water should be provided per week. Since the Turkscap lily prefers moist soil, it should not be allowed to dry out completely between waterings. The best way to water this particular plant species is to water thoroughly, making sure that the water penetrates the entire root system. However, it is important to avoid over-watering to prevent root rot and other fungal diseases.

sunlight

Turkscap lily prefer to grow in full sunlight, so it's important to give them up to 8 hours of sun each day. For plants in northern climates, morning sun and afternoon shade are beneficial, as the intense midday sun might be too scorching. When growing in the South, however, it's best to give these plants full sun all day. This plant species is also quite tolerant of partial shade, but it will bloom more profusely with access to full sun.

pruning

The Turkscap lily (Lilium superbum) should be pruned after blooms have faded. Pruning should be done in the late fall or early spring before the new shoots appear. Most of the old, faded flowers should be removed and the foliage should be cut back to within 1-2 inches of the soil line. This helps to keep the plant looking tidy and open up room for new growth. If the plant is becoming overgrown, then some of the older stems can be pruned back leaving at least 6-8 inches of top growth. This encourages new growth and will keep the plant looking its best.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Summer
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Starts Flowering

The Turkscap lily typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

The Turkscap lily typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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