Prairie/Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum) 3-pack of pots
Can’t be shipped. (We will have bulbs available for shipping during a fall bulb sale—sign up for our newsletter to be notified)
Prairie Lily is a classic lily of woodland edges and remnant prairies. It’s also known as Wood Lily. Prairie Lily is short and humble with only a few flower stems, but it stands out among other native plants with its traditional lily flowers. It is popular with rabbits and deer, so make sure to keep it protected. Prairie Lily takes 2-4 years to bloom from seed—most of the lilies we sell are 2-3 year old plants but they probably won’t bloom until the following year or two.
Details
Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture: Medium
Height: 12 inches
Blooms: June, July
Color: Orange
Spacing: 12″
Spreads: Doesn’t spread much
Zones: 3-8
Benefits: Pollinators, Hummingbirds
Design Tips
Prairie/Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum) doesn’t like growing among tall vigorous natives; plant Prairie Lily with other short flowers and grasses that don’t spread very much. Deer like eating lilies, so be sure to protect them. There are organic deer-repellent sprays that seem to work if applied consistently every 2 weeks.
Great native plant choice for the Minnesota Lawns to Legumes grant program!
Companion Plants
Pasque Flower
Blue Eyed Grass
Cream Wild Indigo
Dotted Blazing Star
Blue Grama Grass
