Turk's Cap Lily (Lilium superbum)

Turk's Cap Lily (Lilium superbum)Hardy, late spring to summer flowering bulb Description: Magnificent red flushed orange flowers with maroon spots on 5 10 foot stalks. Numerous flowers per stem Habit: Plant bulbs 2 3 times the height of the bulb. Cultures: Prefers rich, moist, well drained loam and part sun to light shade. Bulbs can be planted in a soil based mix and placed in a protected spot over winter, or planted in a well marked spot directly in the garden. Protect from rodents

brownish-red flowers in spring and large

Culture: Prefers full sun to partial shade

and is usually known as 'Newtown Pippin' for that reason

grew this plant from roots sent to him during the mid 18th century

The garden is a living expression of Jefferson's genius and his distinctly American attitudes

Thomas Jefferson planted Sweet Bay trees adjacent to the house at Monticello and also observed the species flowering on May 22

Drought tolerant

5" spacing between tines

cut back the majority of leaves

Culture: Prefers full sun or light shade and rich

woody plants in need of rejuvenations can be cut back half way when new growth begins in spring

Publication date:  March 16