Species Lilium, Turban Lily, Turk's Cap Lily, American Tiger Lily, Swamp Lily
Liliumsuperbum

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Species: superbum (soo-PER-bum)

Synonym:Lilium gazarubrum

Synonym:Lilium mary-henryae

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
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)

Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Orange
Red-Orange

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

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