Lilium philadelphicum
Common name: Prairie Lily
Although a small plant in stature, Prairie Lily has disproportionately large, dramatic blooms, up to 3 inches in diameter. Blooms are deep orange to red and occur at the terminal end of the plant in clusters of about 3 flowers, sometimes as many as 5. Bloom time is early to mid summer and lasts 3 to 5 weeks. The flowers attract a range of pollinators, including many butterflies and hummingbirds. Prairie Lily has become rare in Illinois, and populations continue to decline, making this an important species in restoration.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Orange
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 8 Inches
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 1 Feet
Additional information
Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot