Lilium duchartrei, commonly known as Marble Turk’s Cap Lily, is a deciduous perennial bulb native to the mountainous regions and meadows of North-Central and South-Central China. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters) and a width of 1 foot (0.3 meters). The plant features nodding, turban-shaped flowers that are white to pale pink, often with a purple-marbled pattern, blooming in the summer. The flowers are quite showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Marble Turk’s Cap Lily is appreciated for its unique and ornamental flowers, which add an exotic touch to garden borders and beds. It is also suitable for naturalistic plantings and woodland gardens. While it prefers full sun to part shade, it requires protection from intense afternoon sun in hotter climates. The plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from a layer of mulch to keep the roots cool. It is relatively low maintenance but may require staking in windy areas. Overwatering or poorly drained soils can lead to bulb rot. There are no major disease issues, but it can be susceptible to lily beetle infestations.CC BY-SA 4.0