How to Grow and Care for Turk's-Cap Lily

Turk's-Cap Lily, also known as Turban Lily, Swamp Lily, Lily Royal, American Tiger Lily, Carolina Lily

Turk's-Cap Lily is a perennial bulbous flower that thrives best in moist, well-drained soil with full to partial sunlight. Special care must be given to maintaining consistent soil moisture without waterlogging, which can cause bulb rot. Turk's-Cap Lily's relatively low maintenance needs and resilience against common pests make its care fairly straightforward, categorizing it as an easy plant to care for.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Turk's-Cap Lily

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-6.5
Hardiness Zones	4-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Turk's-Cap Lily is a striking perennial that reaches heights between 4 to 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 meters) during its peak in the summer. It displays prominent orange-red flowers, which are densely spotted with purple, adding to its ornamental appeal. Each flower features six backward-curving perianth parts, which often touch at the tips, creating a distinctive 'Turk's-cap' appearance. The leaves of turk's-Cap Lily form whorls along the stem, contributing to its lush foliage. This plant is favored by various pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies, due to its vivid coloration and nectar.