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

Synonym:Lilium masseyi

Synonym:Lilium montanum

Synonym:Lilium umbellatum

Synonym:Lilium wansharicum

Height

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
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