Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pensylvanicum
ID:
678208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 22: t. 872 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000677540

Common Names

  • Lilium pensylvanicum
  • Pennsylvania Lily
  • Wood Lily
  • American Tiger Lily

Searching for Lilium pensylvanicum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Lilium sachalinense Vrishcz [unknown]
  • Lilium dauricum Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Lilium dahuricum hort. ex Reuthe. [unknown]
  • Lilium formosum Lem. [unknown]
  • Lilium spectabile Link [illegitimate]
  • Lilium catesbaei Hort.Bouch. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Lilium bulbiferum dauricum Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium maculatum dauricum (Ker Gawl.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Lilium maculatum dauricum (Ker Gawl.) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Lilium bulbiferum wilsonii (T.Moore) Baker [unknown]
  • Lilium pseudodahuricum M.Fedoss. & S.Fedoss. [unknown]
  • Lilium dauricum furuyanum M.Furuya [invalid]
  • Lilium dauricum bihoroanum M.Furuya [invalid]

Description

Lilium pensylvanicum (also called Pennsylvania Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with six petals. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lilium pensylvanicum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lilium pensylvanicum flower is a bright orange-red color with six petals and a yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with a single leaf.

Searching for Lilium pensylvanicum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lilium pensylvanicum is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall, or by seed in spring. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Lilium pensylvanicum

Lilium pensylvanicum is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Lilium pensylvanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lilium pensylvanicum?

Lilium pensylvanicum

What is the natural habitat of Lilium pensylvanicum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Lilium pensylvanicum?

Summer

Species in the Lilium genus

Lilium pumilum, Lilium primulinum, Lilium rubellum, Lilium sempervivoideum, Lilium sargentiae, Lilium saluenense, Lilium rubescens, Lilium rosthornii, Lilium rhodopeum, Lilium regale, Lilium pyrenaicum, Lilium pyi, Lilium pardalinum, Lilium paradoxum, Lilium papilliferum, Lilium oxypetalum, Lilium maritimum, Lilium polyphyllum, Lilium parryi, Lilium philadelphicum, Lilium poilanei, Lilium pomponium, Lilium ponticum, Lilium pensylvanicum, Lilium parvum, Lilium philippinense, Lilium henryi, Lilium henrici, Lilium hansonii, Lilium humboldtii, Lilium grayi, Lilium georgei, Lilium kelloggii, Lilium lankogense, Lilium lancifolium, Lilium kesselringianum, Lilium kelleyanum, Lilium davidii, Lilium duchartrei, Lilium concolor, Lilium columbianum, Lilium ledebourii, Lilium distichum, Lilium fargesii, Lilium elegans, Lilium medeoloides, Lilium martagon, Lilium occidentale, Lilium nobilissimum, Lilium michauxii,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References