Species Lilium, Canada Lily, Meadow Lily

Liliumcanadense

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Species
canadense (ka-na-DEN-see)
Synonym
Lilium penduliflorum
Lilium pendulum
Lilium peramoenum
Lilium pulchrum
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Patent Information
Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Decatur, Georgia

Litchfield, Maine

Skowhegan, Maine

Waldoboro, Maine

East Brookfield, Massachusetts

Sandwich, Massachusetts

Dover, New Hampshire

Broadalbin, New York

Champlain, New York

Schoharie, New York

Mansfield, Ohio

Graysville, Pennsylvania

Leechburg, Pennsylvania

Tidioute, Pennsylvania

Dickson, Tennessee

Richmond, Vermont

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Gardener's Notes:

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4
neutrals
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A
Broadalbin, NY | June 2012 | neutral

I just found 2 canada lillies, I would love to have them in my garden. Hoping someone can tell me the best way to accomplish this.

M
Mansfield, OH | May 2012 | positive

I have orange growing. I got those bulbs from Hortico in Canada. I just ordered red from Edelweiss perennials in Oregon....hopefully th...Read More

D
East Brookfield, MA | June 2010 | positive

I found a small patch of about 10 spread out single specimens in Brookfield Massachusetts along a river bank growing in sandy soil and to...Read More

C
Waldoboro, ME | July 2009 | neutral

We have two wild, bright yellow Canada lilies growing in separate, semi-shaded areas of our yard. They are gorgeous and we just identifi...Read More

Z
Montreal, QC (Zone 4b) | August 2005 | positive

Here it grows in the wild and hummers like them!

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J
Palmyra, IL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

American Indians used root tea for stomach ailments,irregular menses,dysentary,rheumatism:root poultice for snakebites

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Baa
| August 2002 | neutral

A species lily from Eastern North America.

Has lance shaped, mid green leaves borne in whorls on upright stems. Bears yell...Read More

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