species 14,268 observations
Wood Lily
Lilium philadelphicum
Field notes
Lilium philadelphicum, also known as the wood lily, flame lily, Philadelphia lily, (wild) tiger lily, prairie lily, or western red lily, is a perennial species of lily native to North America.
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22
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Iris Borer Moth, Wild Rye Borer Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
White-tailed Deer, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Purple-spotted Lily Aphid
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Great Spangled Fritillary, Meadow Fritillary
17
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Bulb Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.