Turk's-cap Lily, Turk's Cap Lily, Swamp Lily Lilium superbum

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Botanical Name:

Lilium superbum

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Lilium

Species:

superbum

Common Name:

Turk's-cap Lily, Turk's Cap Lily, Swamp Lily

Height:
3-7 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

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  • Lilium superbum

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist.
Other: may require alternating warm,cold and warm conditions after sowing, keep moist.
In a Nutshell:
* Lilium superbum is a species of true lily native to the eastern and central regions of North America . Common names include, Turk's Cap Lily , Turban Lily , Swamp lily or American Tiger Lily . more...
* The bulb is eaten cooked. A starchy and slightly sweet taste. Fleshy. Used like potatoes or as a thickener in soups. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov