Species Lilium, Philadelphia Lily, Prairie Lily, Wood Lily

Liliumphiladelphicum

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Species
philadelphicum (fil-uh-DEL-fee-kum)
Synonym
Lilium lanceolatum
Lilium masseyi
Lilium montanum
Lilium umbellatum
Lilium wansharicum
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red-Orange
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
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:

Amston, Connecticut

Erie, Michigan

Missoula, Montana

Red Rock, Ontario

, Sor-Trondelag

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Plymouth, IN | September 2009 | positive

So far, so good. I have planted 30 seeds and about half have sprouted. They have to be exposed to light to sprout. I know it will be a lo...Read More

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Amston, CT (Zone 6b) | July 2009 | positive

BNBWildflowers Store on eBay sells these seeds. My husband and I just saw these growing wild on the power lines in Glastonbury, Connecti...Read More

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Broadview, SK (Zone 3a) | January 2005 | positive

Lilium philadelphicum grows wild in Saskatchewan in areas where they have not been eradicated by spraying, overgrazing and careless picki...Read More

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

American Indians used root tea for stomach disorders,coughs,fevers:to expel placenta;exterally for swelling,bruises,wounds,sores.Flowers ...Read More

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