Lilium canadense - Canada Lily
🌿 Features
Type: Perennial
Common name: Canada Lily
Scientific name: Lilium canadensis
Flower color: Yellow to orange with purple spots
Mature height: 0.6–1.2 m
Mature spread: 0.3–0.4 m
Habit: Slender, graceful, nodding flowers
Bloom time: June to July
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (minimum 6 hours)
Watering needs: Moderate, well-drained
Soil type: Well-drained, slightly acidic, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Toxic
✂️ Care
Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage branching. Staking may be necessary to support the slender stems in strong winds.
This wild lily offers delicate and natural blooms, ideal for cottage-style gardens, shaded borders, and woodland areas.

