species 6,433 observations
Turk's-cap Lily
Lilium superbum
Field notes
Supports All
31
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wild Rye Borer Moth, Stalk Borer Moth, Burdock Stem Borer Moth, Iris Borer Moth
5
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Purple-spotted Lily Aphid
2
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak, Great Spangled Fritillary, Spicebush Swallowtail
24
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil
- Organic
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- No
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Bulb Herbaceous perennial
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.