Lilium superbum | Turk’s Cap, American Tiger, or Swamp Lily | 10 Seeds
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Lily |
| Genus | Lilium |
| Features | Flowering |
| Climate | Humid Subtropical |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Soil Type | Peat |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Watering | Medium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Moderate |
Lilium superbum is a 9-species perennial herb in the Liliaceae family. Its native range is eastern and central U.S. Familiar names include Turban Lily, Turk's Cap Lily, American Tiger Lily, and Swamp Lily. A good choice for wet conditions as well as a border plant. The roots were made into soups by the Native Americans. It is considered endangered in Florida, New Hampshire, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The name Turk's Cap comes from a reflexed hat worn by Turkish People. It can grow to around 7 feet tall and 12-18" wide with 3-7 blooms. They have been seen with up to 40 flowers on each stem. It is known it can grow in colors ranging from deep yellow to flame red. The flowers have a green center distinguishing them from the Asiatic tiger lily. They are in bloom from late summer to early fall. Zones 4-7 Germination Keep lily seeds frozen in a tightly sealed plastic bag until you are ready to sow. Sow seeds 1/2' deep into the soil and keeps moist in a sunny location. Germination occurs in 3-4 weeks. You will have vigorous plants with mature stems in 3 years.