Wood Lily

(Lilium philadelphicum)

Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum)

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Summary

Lilium philadelphicum, commonly known as Wood Lily, is a deciduous perennial herb native to prairie openings, meadows, and open woods across the Eastern and Central United States, as well as a broad range in Canada. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.8-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). The Wood Lily is notable for its upright stems and showy, solitary flowers, which are typically a vibrant orange with purple spots and appear in early to mid-summer. The flowers are quite showy and attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

The Wood Lily is valued for its striking flowers and is used in wildflower gardens, native plant landscapes, and as a specimen in perennial borders. It prefers full sun to light shade and requires well-drained soil. While it can tolerate a range of soil types, it does best in slightly acidic to neutral soils. The plant is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to lily beetle infestations. It is not commonly found in the nursery trade, so gardeners often grow it from seed, which requires patience as it can take several years to flower from seed.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1.5-3 feet
  • Width: 0.8-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Flower Color: Orange, Red
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hummingbird Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to prairie openings, meadows, and open woods

Other Names

Common Names: Philadelphia Lily, Prairie Lily, Western Red Lily, Red Wood Lily, Flame Lily, Orange-Cup Lily, Western Wood Lily, Huckleberry Lily, Wild Lily, Wild Orange Lily

Scientific Names: , Lilium philadelphicum, Lilium philadelphicum var. andinum, Lilium umbellatum, Lilium montanum, Lilium philadelphicum var. philadelphicum, Lilium philadelphicum f. flaviflorum, Lilium lanceolatum, Lilium philadelphicum f. immaculatum, Lilium philadelphicum var. montanum

GBIF Accepted Name: Lilium philadelphicum L.